• Former President Donald Trump has publicly urged the Department of Justice and FBI to expand their investigation into JPMorgan Chase's connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The call comes despite the DOJ and FBI recently completing an exhaustive review that found no credible evidence implicating uncharged third parties or a so-called 'client list'.
  • JPMorgan Chase, which previously settled lawsuits related to Epstein, continues to face reputational scrutiny despite strong recent financial performance.

Former President Donald Trump is pressing the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation to probe what he termed 'Chase Epstein relations,' escalating political pressure on federal agencies that recently concluded their review of the Epstein case without finding evidence warranting further investigation into the bank's ties.

The public call from Trump, made through official channels, comes just weeks after the DOJ and FBI completed what officials described as an exhaustive review of all investigative material related to Epstein. That review, concluded in July 2025, reiterated the absence of credible evidence implicating uncharged third parties and dismissed allegations about a broader 'client list' or blackmail scheme, according to documents reviewed.

'We have thoroughly examined all available evidence and found no basis to reopen investigations into financial institutions or their executives regarding the Epstein matter,' stated a senior DOJ official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss internal deliberations. 'The review reinforced our previous findings.'

JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest bank by assets, previously settled litigation alleging it enabled Epstein's activities while maintaining it had no knowledge of his crimes. The bank has since strengthened its anti-money laundering protocols and customer vetting processes across all divisions. Despite the legal overhang, the institution has reported robust quarterly profits driven by high interest rates and strong consumer banking performance.

Efforts to reach JPMorgan representatives for comment on Trump's latest statements were unsuccessful. CEO Jamie Dimon has previously characterized the Epstein relationship as a 'major mistake' while emphasizing the bank's commitment to compliance improvements.

The DOJ's recent memo cautioned against 'perpetuating unfounded theories' about the case, highlighting the department's desire to quell speculation not supported by evidence. Officials familiar with the matter indicated the intensive review included examination of sealed materials protected by court order to safeguard victims' privacy.

While official investigations appear concluded barring new substantive evidence, political pressure for expanded probes continues from various quarters. Congressional committees have maintained oversight of the Epstein case, with some lawmakers echoing calls for greater transparency about financial connections.

Financial sector analysts note that despite the settled litigation and official findings, the Epstein association continues to present reputational challenges for JPMorgan. 'The bank has taken significant steps to enhance compliance, but the political attention ensures this remains a sensitive issue,' said one banking industry consultant who requested anonymity to discuss client matters.

The DOJ and FBI have consistently maintained that Epstein's death was a suicide, supported by video evidence and forensic findings. Multiple investigations, including by the DOJ's Inspector General, have reached the same conclusion.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the timing of JPMorgan's settlement; it occurred prior to the DOJ's recent review completion.