White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson defended Donald Trump after actor Alan Ritchson criticized the former president's handling of Jeffrey Epstein documents.

The White House issued a statement defending Donald Trump after actor Alan Ritchson criticized the former president's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The comments from Ritchson, star of the series Reacher, were made during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated that Trump has been exonerated regarding Epstein-related matters.

White House Statement

In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Abigail Jackson asserted that Trump has taken significant action regarding the Epstein files. She cited the release of thousands of pages of documents, cooperation with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, and the signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act as evidence of his efforts. Jackson also noted that Trump has called for further investigations into Epstein’s associates.

Ritchson’s Comments

During his podcast appearance, Ritchson expressed frustration over the pace of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and questioned Trump’s alleged associations with the convicted pedophile. Ritchson used strong language to demand the release of the documents, stating that he would prioritize their disclosure to ensure accountability. Trump has repeatedly denied allegations of rape made against him.