Alex Jones warns Trump is mishandling Epstein files and walking into a political trap

Far-right conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host Alex Jones is warning that President Donald Trump is mishandling the release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein—and, in Jones’ view, playing directly into the hands of Democrats.

Speaking on his program Friday, Jones described the Epstein files rollout as a “disaster” for Trump, arguing that partial disclosures and redactions have created political vulnerabilities rather than putting the issue to rest. Jones claimed Democrats are selectively using the material to tie Trump to Epstein-era imagery while avoiding broader disclosures that could implicate other powerful figures.

Jones alleged that Democrats released only a small subset of the material—out of what he said were tens of thousands of files—to frame Trump in a damaging light, regardless of context. While Jones acknowledged that some claims circulating in the media have been quickly debunked, he argued that the political damage persists because of how the issue is being handled.

According to Jones, Trump now faces a stark choice: fully release the information and allow consequences to fall where they may, or continue limiting disclosures and risk ongoing political fallout. Jones warned that dismissing the Epstein controversy outright—as Trump has done at times by comparing it to “Russiagate”—is angering voters already frustrated by economic conditions.

Jones also claimed that Democrats are preparing to make the Epstein files a major political issue, predicting hearings and prolonged scrutiny. In his telling, Democrats are less interested in full transparency than in maximizing political leverage, while Trump, he said, is underestimating the strategic implications.

Although Jones’ commentary is known for its conspiratorial framing and inflammatory language, his remarks underscore how the Epstein files continue to reverberate across the political spectrum. As questions remain about what material has been released, what remains sealed, and why, the controversy shows little sign of fading—posing ongoing challenges for the Trump administration as it navigates public trust, transparency, and political pressure.