Rep. Tim Burchett Suggests Biden Administration Destroyed Epstein ‘Client List’ Files
Tennessee Republican Questions DOJ Findings, Claims Powerful Figures May Have Covered Up Key Evidence
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) made a striking allegation this week, claiming that a client list tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once existed—but was likely destroyed under the Biden administration. Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Burchett expressed deep skepticism toward a recent Justice Department memo that concluded no such list was ever compiled and reaffirmed that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
According to Burchett, it strains belief that Epstein, whose social circle included some of the world’s most powerful and influential figures, never maintained any form of client documentation. He suggested that the alleged files may have been deliberately eliminated to shield prominent individuals from exposure.
Burchett was also quick to dismiss speculation that former President Donald Trump was in any way linked to the purported client list. “If there was anything incriminating against Trump,” he said, “it would have already been made public by the Biden administration.” The Tennessee lawmaker instead suggested that any such list—if it ever existed—would likely implicate Hollywood elites, international leaders, and high-profile business figures. He argued that political pressure and global influence should not stand in the way of transparency or justice.
The congressman also criticized former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had previously hinted that key Epstein-related documents remained intact and could one day be released. Burchett accused Bondi of overstating what she knew, saying, “They all got out there, got a little excited,” but he now believes the materials she referenced were never disclosed because they were already destroyed.
The Biden White House and the Department of Justice have repeatedly dismissed ongoing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and any alleged client list. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed the administration’s position, noting that a comprehensive review by federal authorities found no evidence such a list existed. She also added that some Epstein-related materials were withheld during the Trump administration because they contained explicit and graphic content.
Meanwhile, Epstein’s former attorney, David Schoen, reiterated that his client possessed “no information” harmful to Trump, insisting that Epstein explicitly denied having any material linking the former president to his crimes. Both the DOJ and the FBI have confirmed that no new evidence related to Epstein’s death or alleged records remains undisclosed.
Despite those official findings, Burchett’s comments reflect the lingering mistrust many Americans harbor toward federal investigations involving politically sensitive figures. His claims, while unverified, have reignited debate over whether the full truth about Epstein’s network of associates will ever come to light.