In mid-2025, when the Trump administration suddenly felt compelled to downplay the Jeffrey Epstein files, officials said they didn’t have enough evidence to prompt any additional investigations of third parties. Andrew has denied all allegations of misconduct related to Epstein, and his name appearing in the files is not evidence of wrongdoing. Prosecutors in Paris opened two new investigations into potential sex abuse and financial wrongdoing related to Epstein on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. She’s also repeatedly said things about the Epstein files that seemed convenient in the moment, regardless of how true they were. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThat breeds distrust regarding any future assertions you make about the files — a persistent problem the Trump administration hasn’t been able to shake.

Source: CNN February 19, 2026 22:08 UTC