Fox News Host Challenges Trump to Release Epstein Files

Jessica Tarlov dares the president to make public all documents related to the late sex offender.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A Fox News host, Jessica Tarlov, issued a challenge to President Donald Trump after he claimed he was 'exonerated' by the release of the Epstein files. Tarlov simply responded 'Then release all the files,' calling on Trump to make public all documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Why it matters

The release of the Epstein files has sparked a global firestorm, leading to the arrest of Prince Andrew and raising questions about the extent of Epstein's connections to powerful individuals. Trump's claim of exoneration has been met with skepticism, and Tarlov's challenge highlights the ongoing public demand for transparency around the Epstein case.

The details

Since Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law in November, the Department of Justice has released millions of documents related to Epstein. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi has cited 'deliberative-process privilege' in justifying certain redactions, which has drawn criticism from Congressman Thomas Massie, who co-wrote the law forcing the release of the files.

  • In November 2025, President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law.
  • On February 20, 2026, Trump claimed he was 'totally exonerated' by the release of the Epstein files.

The players

Jessica Tarlov

A co-host of the Fox News program 'The Five'.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

Pam Bondi

The Attorney General who has overseen the release of the Epstein files.

Thomas Massie

A Republican Congressman who co-wrote the law forcing the release of the Epstein files.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The former Prince who was arrested over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“Then release all the files.”

— Jessica Tarlov, Fox News Host (X)

“Well, you know, I'm the expert in a way, because I've been totally exonerated. It's really interesting, because nobody used to speak about Epstein when he was alive, but now they speak, but I'm the one that can talk about it, because I've been totally exonerated. I did nothing.”

— Donald Trump (Air Force One)

What’s next

The Department of Justice is expected to continue releasing more Epstein-related documents in the coming weeks and months, as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers and the public will be closely monitoring the extent of the redactions and the legal justifications provided by the Attorney General.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing public demand for transparency around the Epstein case and the connections between powerful individuals and the late sex offender. The release of the Epstein files has already led to significant consequences, and the full extent of the revelations remains to be seen.