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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to confirm during a press briefing in Washington on Tuesday whether President Donald Trump recently contacted the Palm Beach County Sheriff regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing the ambiguity of events that allegedly occurred nearly two decades ago. The inquiry followed reports suggesting the President may have reached out to law enforcement officials regarding sensitive files related to the late sex offender's 2006 case. Leavitt maintained that she had no knowledge of such a conversation taking place, framing the matter as an unverified historical detail that may or may not have transpired during the initial investigation into Epstein's conduct in Florida. The line of questioning emerged as public and media interest intensifies regarding the potential release of long-sealed records involving Jeffrey Epstein’s associates and his controversial 2008 plea deal. Journalists sought to clarify if President Trump was using his executive influence to inquire about the status of these files or to communicate with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of Palm Beach County. By refusing to provide a definitive yes or no, the White House has left the nature of the President's current involvement in the legacy of the Epstein case open to significant political speculation. Legislators and legal advocates have long pushed for full transparency regarding the Florida investigation, which many believe was handled with undue leniency. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office was central to the original work-release program Epstein received, which has remained a point of deep public contention. The Press Secretary’s deflective response underscores the administration's cautious approach to navigating the legal and social minefield associated with the Epstein scandal, particularly as it intersects with the President’s past social circles and current administrative priorities.