President Donald Trump Accuses Democrats of Using “Epstein Hoax” to Distract from Shutdown Crisis
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Democratic Party, accusing its members of reviving what he called the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax” to divert public attention from their failures in handling the ongoing government shutdown and other national challenges.
In a strongly worded statement, President Trump claimed that Democrats are attempting to shift the narrative away from what he described as their “disastrous record” on the shutdown, which he says has inflicted severe economic and social consequences on the United States.
“A Political Distraction,” Says Trump
“The Democrats are trying to bring up the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax again because they’ll do anything to deflect from how badly they’ve done on the shutdown,” Trump said. “Only a very bad, or stupid, Republican would fall into that trap.”
The President argued that instead of engaging in political distractions, lawmakers should focus their efforts on reopening the government and addressing the harm caused by the shutdown. He asserted that Democratic actions have cost the nation an estimated $1.5 trillion, impacting businesses, workers, and public services across the country.
Holding Democrats Accountable
Trump went on to accuse Democrats of “viciously closing our country,” saying that their political maneuvers had placed millions of Americans at risk, both economically and socially. “They should pay a fair price,” he added, signaling his intent to hold them accountable for what he sees as reckless governance.
He called upon Republican leaders to stay united and avoid falling for political tactics that could distract them from the urgent task of reopening the country and repairing the damage caused by the prolonged shutdown.
A Focus on Recovery and Responsibility
The President emphasized that his administration’s priority remains restoring economic stability, protecting jobs, and ensuring that essential government functions resume fully. He maintained that partisan politics should not come before national interest and warned that public patience is wearing thin as the crisis drags on.
“The focus must remain on fixing the massive damage caused by the Democrats,” Trump declared. “No more diversions, no more excuses — America needs to get back to work.”
The Broader Political Context
The latest comments reflect Trump’s continued push to frame the shutdown as a failure of Democratic leadership while portraying himself and the Republican Party as defenders of economic recovery and national security.
As the standoff continues, both sides are trading blame over stalled negotiations. However, Trump’s remarks signal a renewed determination to rally Republican unity and redirect the political conversation toward reopening the country — and away from what he describes as “manufactured scandals.”
With tensions mounting in Washington, President Trump’s message underscores his belief that leadership requires focus, strength, and the courage to reject political distractions — qualities he insists his administration continues to uphold.
