Alan Dershowitz, former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein, stated that two New York judges—not the Trump administration—are responsible for withholding key information in the Epstein case. Amid criticism of President Trump and the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related materials, Dershowitz clarified during a NewsNation interview with Chris Cuomo that there is no Epstein “client list,” only a redacted FBI affidavit.

According to Dershowitz, the redactions are court-ordered to protect alleged victims, and the individuals named are not current public officials. “None of them are in office today,” he said, though some previously held office or are deceased. He stressed that Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Trump are not to blame for the lack of disclosure.

When asked if the Trump administration could release a hidden list, Dershowitz replied, “There’s no client list and never has been.” He explained that names within the affidavits could be revealed only through legal channels and court approval. He added that most names tied to Epstein’s case have already been made public through media coverage and books, and that the public would be surprised by how few remain unknown.

Separately, a Florida federal judge recently denied a Trump administration request to release grand jury transcripts related to Epstein’s 2005–2007 investigation. Citing binding legal precedent, the court ruled it lacked authority to authorize the release. A similar request from Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell was also denied.

Ultimately, Dershowitz insists that speculation over a hidden list is misplaced and fueled by media misunderstanding.

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