Trump Administration Violently Criticized by Joe Rogan Amidst Expanding Epstein Scandal
In a recent turn of events, prominent figures such as Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz, who were once vocal supporters of President Donald Trump, have expressed disapproval towards the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Joe Rogan, in a scathing rant on his podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience," criticised the Trump administration for perceived dishonesty and lack of transparency regarding the Epstein files. He expressed frustration that despite initial claims of possessing videotapes related to Epstein, the Justice Department later denied having them. This inconsistency, Rogan suggested, undermines trust in the administration’s promises to release comprehensive files on Epstein and his associates.
The DOJ and FBI recently stated in a memo that there was never any "client list" of high-profile names tied to Epstein, contradicting earlier expectations. This statement effectively challenges the existence of a so-called “Epstein List” that many anticipated would be part of new disclosures. Earlier in 2025, Trump’s team had released ‘The Epstein Files: Phase 1,’ but it revealed little new information, disappointing many who hoped for more transparency.
As of mid-July 2025, no further significant releases of Epstein-related documents have been made following the administration’s memo. The overall sentiment among the public appears critical, with a reported majority disapproving of how the Trump administration has managed these files.
Andrew Schulz, another Trump-supporting podcaster and comedian, has accused the administration of covering up a "global pedophile blackmail ring." He also criticised Trump's immigration policies, blasting them amid a series of high-profile Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids earlier this month.
Trump, in response, has declared that he doesn't want the support of those who are focused on the Epstein investigation. He has accused his critics of falling prey to a "hoax" regarding the Epstein investigation.
The Justice Department and FBI have announced they won't be releasing any additional files about Epstein, stating there is no evidence he kept a "client list" to blackmail influential figures. FBI Director Kash Patel, in a June interview with Rogan, made clear there was no video evidence of people committing crimes on Epstein's private island.
Attorney General Pam Bondi had earlier suggested that she had an Epstein client list on her desk. However, the White House has recently insisted Bondi was merely referring to the overall Epstein case files.
Rogan, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, was particularly concerned about the administration’s reversal, as they had previously insisted they were in possession of previously unseen compelling evidence. He also questioned why the administration had initially claimed there were thousands of hours of tapes of people doing horrible things on Epstein's island.
This situation remains contentious, with ongoing calls for more detailed disclosures and accountability. Rogan and Schulz, who were credited with helping sweep Trump back to power, have become vocal critics of the president, with Schulz stating that Trump is "doing the exact opposite of everything I voted for."
[1] The New York Times, "Justice Department Says No Epstein Client List Was Ever Found," 2025. [2] The Washington Post, "Trump Administration Releases Epstein Files, Disappointing Those Hoping for More Transparency," 2025. [3] Gallup Poll, "Majority Disapproves of Trump Administration's Handling of Epstein Files," 2025. [4] The Guardian, "Joe Rogan Slams Trump Administration for Not Releasing More Files on Jeffrey Epstein," 2025. [5] CNN, "Andrew Schulz Accuses Trump Administration of Covering Up 'Global Pedophile Blackmail Ring,'" 2025.
- The growing discontent among celebrities, such as Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz, towards President Trump's administration stems from their belief that his team has mishandled the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, particularly in the matter of the Epstein files.
- The recently released Epstein-related documents, dubbed 'The Epstein Files: Phase 1', from Trump’s team, have led to disappointment and criticism in the entertainment industry, as they allegedly revealed little new information about the investigation.
- In the realm of politics and policy-and-legislation, a majority of the public has expressed disapproval over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, according to a Gallup Poll in 2025. This general news story has also garnered attention in entertainment and celebrity circles, with figures like Joe Rogan and Andrew Schulz speaking out against the administration's handling of the investigation.
