Burchett Suggests Epstein’s Secret Client List Was Destroyed
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal refuses to fade, and a new allegation is keeping the controversy alive. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.)
now claims that a client list once existed—allegedly linking powerful figures to Epstein—and that it was deliberately erased. His charge directly contradicts the Justice Department’s recent findings, which sought to put lingering conspiracy theories to rest.
A Disputed Claim
During an interview on NewsNation’s On Balance with Leland Vittert, Burchett stated:
“I think the files existed at one time. I think they were destroyed in the previous administration.”
His remarks surfaced just days after the DOJ issued a report dismissing any evidence of a “black book” of clients and reiterating that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial in Manhattan. The memo flatly rejected suggestions of blackmail networks or high-level cover-ups.
Trump, Hollywood, and Global Leaders
Burchett also pushed back against speculation from Elon Musk and others that former President Donald Trump’s name would have been included in such files. “If they’d had anything on Trump, it would’ve been out on Day 1 under the Biden administration,” he argued. Instead, he hinted that figures in Hollywood and even international politics may have been at risk of exposure—suggesting their unmasking could have shaken world affairs. “I don’t really care. I want to bury those dirtbags,” Burchett added bluntly.
Political Theater or Unanswered Truths?
While acknowledging he had no hard proof, Burchett argued his view was based on long experience in Washington. He also criticized officials like former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who he said had promised revelations that never materialized.
Meanwhile, names such as FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino—both of whom had echoed suspicions about Epstein before entering government roles—remain under scrutiny from skeptics who insist critical information has been withheld.
The DOJ Pushes Back
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the DOJ’s recent report, calling it “a comprehensive review of all material linked to Epstein’s crimes and his death.” She added that some documents had previously been held back by the Trump administration because of their graphic nature.
Epstein himself had faced fresh federal charges in 2019 for running a s*x-trafficking operation involving minors between 2002 and 2005. His death in custody—just weeks after his arrest—ended the chance for a public trial and left behind more speculation than closure.
🔹 Conclusion
Congressman Burchett’s allegations add yet another layer to a saga already riddled with secrecy and suspicion. The DOJ insists there was never a client list, but doubts linger, especially among those who believe the public has only seen fragments of the full story. Whether Burchett’s words are a warning of hidden truths or simply political positioning, one fact remains: until every unanswered question is addressed, the Epstein case will continue to cast shadows over America’s most powerful institutions.