• Trump expresses frustration over continued questions about Jeffrey Epstein during a Cabinet meeting.
• The DOJ memo confirms Epstein's suicide and discredits the existence of a "client list."
• His remarks lead to backlash from supporters and commentators, including Roseanne Barr.

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump expressed exasperation at questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein, calling the discussions "unbelievable." A reporter had inquired about a Justice Department (DOJ) memo concluding there was no evidence of a "client list" tied to Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019. Trump interrupted the proceedings, stating, "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy's been talked about for years," branding Epstein as “this creep” and questioning the need to focus on these topics at a time of national joy and tragedy, notably referencing recent events in Texas. "It just seems like a desecration," Trump remarked, according to The Hill, CBS News, and HuffPost.

The DOJ memo released earlier stated Epstein committed suicide, debunking conspiracy theories suggesting he was murdered to protect powerful associates. It also confirmed that no evidential "client list" existed, which had long fueled speculation among conservatives about high-profile individuals being potentially implicated in Epstein's crimes. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed there was no such list while addressing questions about discrepancies in jailhouse footage from the time of Epstein's death, which featured a missing minute due to the prison's camera settings—a fact that didn’t quell conspiracy speculation, as reported by HuffPost, Newsweek, and CBS News.

The backlash from Trump's comments has been notable, with prominent supporters such as comedian Roseanne Barr indicating that people still care about Epstein and criticizing Trump for his disregard toward significant issues like child sex trafficking. Barr emphasized in her response, "Is there a time to not care about child sex trafficking? Read the damn room," indicating a disconnect between Trump's remarks and concerns among his supporters. This reflects broader sentiment within segments of the MAGA movement that are growing increasingly critical of Trump's approach to addressing Epstein's case, according to The Hill, Newsweek, and HuffPost.