In a dramatic social-media post, longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone claimed that several prominent Democrats will appear in upcoming releases of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s client network. Stone — a highly influential figure in Republican politics — suggested that the disclosures would name multiple well-known Democratic figures.
The Epstein scandal has remained a point of intense partisan debate. Democrats have often highlighted Trump’s past proximity to Epstein, while Republicans counter that several major Democratic figures also had associations with the disgraced financier. Against this backdrop, Stone asserted that “the ones on the Epstein client roster are all Democrats,” listing former President Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former Senator George Mitchell, and philanthropist Bill Gates. These claims remain unverified, and those named have issued various denials regarding past allegations.
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has also pointed to Bill Clinton as someone he expects to question as part of his committee’s investigation. Comer stated that the public “wants to know what went on on Epstein Island” and described Clinton as “a prime suspect to be deposed,” citing reports that Clinton had traveled on Epstein’s plane. Comer said he hopes the committee’s subpoena efforts will lead to Clinton testifying later in the year, noting that this subpoena battle has been his most challenging to date — though he emphasized that Democrats joined Republicans in supporting it.
Former President Donald Trump has also weighed in, repeating longstanding allegations about Clinton and raising questions about Larry Summers’ past interactions with Epstein. Trump claimed Clinton had flown on Epstein’s plane “supposedly, 28 times” and suggested that Summers, whom he described as “Jeffrey Epstein’s best friend,” had close ties to the financier. Summers has previously denied wrongdoing, and no charges or findings of criminal conduct have been brought against him regarding Epstein.
Over the years, several names Stone mentioned have surfaced in civil litigation involving Epstein. As reported by the BBC, accuser Virginia Giuffre has alleged that she was directed to provide sexual services to certain prominent individuals, including former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Richardson strongly denied the accusations before his death, and his spokesperson reiterated that Richardson had never met Giuffre, had never visited Epstein’s island residence, and had never witnessed inappropriate behavior during his limited interactions with Epstein.
Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) issued a similar rejection of past claims. In response to allegations referenced in newly released documents, Mitchell said the accusation was “false,” insisting he had never met, spoken with, or had any contact with Giuffre. He added that he had not observed anything improper in the course of his interactions with Epstein and only learned of Epstein’s crimes through media reporting years later.
