U.S. Congressman Demands New Investigation After Speaker’s ‘FBI Informant’ Assertion in Trump‑Epstein Case
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D‑Fla.) is calling for a renewed congressional investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged cooperation with law enforcement in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, following a surprising claim from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑La.) that Trump acted as an FBI informant during his past interactions with Epstein.
On September 5, Speaker Johnson told reporters that Trump “was an FBI informant to try to take this stuff down,” referring to the Epstein case. The statement sparked confusion, backlash, and urgent questions about what exactly Johnson meant.
Within days, Johnson’s office attempted to clarify the remarks. He said he may have used the wrong terminology and that he meant Trump cooperated to some extent—not that he held the classic role of an informant. Johnson emphasized that Trump had never impeded the Epstein investigations and had, in fact, expelled Epstein from his Mar‑a‑Lago property when rumors of wrongdoing emerged.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz described the Speaker’s claim as a “significant event” and argued that it falls squarely within the House Judiciary Committee’s jurisdiction. He questioned whether the FBI, under Director Kash Patel, has verified any such informant status.
Moskowitz on Mike Johnson: "If he was lying then, is he lying now? … I don't think in the history of this country we've had a Speaker of the House say the president was an FBI informant … we need to hear from the FBI." pic.twitter.com/ZJ9N4zOcP2
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 10, 2025
Moskowitz also raised the possibility that Trump’s alleged informant status could have come about if Trump was “turned” — i.e. that he may have been compelled to cooperate in order to avoid repercussions for complicity or for knowledge of wrongdoing.
With Epstein’s case involving high‑profile individuals, the public is demanding clarity. If the Speaker of the House makes such a claim, many believe Congress has a responsibility to verify it. Moskowitz has emphasized this point.
The claim — and the backtracking — have added fuel to already heated debates over Trump’s relationship with Epstein, the release of Epstein‑related files, and accusations from both sides about cover‑ups and political exploitation of the case.
This issue remains fluid. As more evidence emerges — whether in public documents, DOJ statements, or Congressional testimony — key questions are likely to stay in the spotlight: What did Trump actually do?
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