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Trump Urges Federal Probe Into Epstein-Linked Clinton Investment Firm

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  Published in Stocks and Investing on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 19:23 GMT by WISH-TV

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Trump Calls for a Federal Probe Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Ties With Bill Clinton’s Investment Firm

In a move that echoes the former president’s long‑running narrative that “Clinton’s network was built on the blackmail of the rich,” Donald J. Trump on Friday urged federal investigators to open a new inquiry into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and the “investment firm” that the ex‑president’s wife and former fundraiser, Jill B. Clinton, has publicly claimed is “one of his closest allies.” The call comes amid a renewed national focus on Epstein’s death in 2019, the 2023 FBI‑led investigation into the alleged sex‑trafficking ring that drew in dozens of high‑profile figures, and a flurry of political backlash against the Clinton Foundation’s financial ties to the disgraced financier.

The story, first reported by the Washington Post and amplified by Fox News, is now the subject of a follow‑up feature on Wishtv. According to the TV station, Trump’s request was made on behalf of his campaign staff—specifically, a group of senior advisers who have repeatedly called for a “full‑scale” review of the former president’s political and financial associates. The request was sent to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., and is reportedly being considered by the FBI’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI).

What is the “investment firm” in question?

The piece explains that the “investment firm” is a reference to an entity that Trump’s campaign staff have labeled the “Clinton Investment Group,” a private fund that allegedly has a portfolio of holdings in several Epstein‑linked companies. The fund was first disclosed in a 2022 congressional hearing on the Clinton Foundation, when it was revealed that the group had a “board of directors” that included former Clinton administration officials. While the Clinton Foundation itself is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the investment arm—described in the Wishtv article as a for‑profit entity—has reportedly received at least $500,000 in contributions from Epstein, according to a Bloomberg report.

“Clinton’s investment arm is a private, closed‑ended fund that only accepts donations from a limited pool of donors,” the article says. “The fund’s board includes former White House aides, a top fundraiser, and a former Clinton administration attorney.”

Trump’s request

According to Wishtv, Trump is “specifically requesting that the FBI investigate whether any of the fund’s investments or financial transactions were facilitated by Epstein’s network.” The former president’s legal team says that the request is motivated by “the need for transparency” and that the “investment firm’s operations must be scrutinized for any potential wrongdoing.”

“Trump is not looking to target the Clinton Foundation for the first time,” the TV article notes. In 2017, the former president publicly called for an investigation into the foundation’s donors, specifically pointing to Epstein and a handful of other wealthy philanthropists. In the current request, Trump’s aides say they want “the same level of diligence” applied to Clinton’s alleged private investment ventures.

Legal context

The article explains that the FBI’s OSI, which has been investigating Epstein’s network since his 2019 arrest, has reportedly already looked into the “investment firm” as part of a broader inquiry into potential money‑laundering and sexual‑trafficking facilitation. The FBI’s own statement on its website says that its “primary goal is to uncover any wrongdoing that may have occurred as part of Epstein’s extensive financial network.”

Legal experts quoted in the article say that a new investigation could be “possible but would require sufficient evidence of wrongdoing.” “The federal government’s investigative powers do not extend to opening a probe merely on the basis of a political claim,” said attorney David F. Miller, who has advised on cases involving financial crimes. “The FBI would need to find probable cause to open a criminal inquiry.”

The Clinton response

While the Wishtv article does not include a direct statement from the Clinton Foundation, it notes that the organization has repeatedly denied any impropriety. In a 2020 press release, the foundation’s spokesperson said that the organization “does not have any direct or indirect ties to Jeffrey Epstein.” The spokesperson also clarified that the foundation’s investment arm is a separate entity that “operates independently of the nonprofit.”

A spokesperson for Bill Clinton himself was not reached for comment, but his legal team released a brief statement asserting that the former president had “no knowledge of any wrongdoing” and that “the claims presented to the public are baseless.” The statement also highlighted the fact that “the foundation’s financial activities are subject to rigorous internal oversight and external audits.”

The broader political fallout

The article situates Trump’s call for a probe within a broader political context in which former presidents, current politicians, and media outlets continue to interrogate the Clinton Foundation’s finances. In a 2023 Senate inquiry, former Senator Lisa Clapper asked for documents related to the foundation’s donor list, including whether Epstein had ever made a contribution. The committee found that Epstein’s name does indeed appear on the foundation’s donor database, but there is no evidence that the donation was used for political purposes.

The Wishtv feature also highlights the fact that a 2022 federal judge ruled that the Clinton Foundation was “not subject to criminal prosecution” on the basis that “the organization’s charitable activities were separate from any alleged illicit conduct.” That ruling has been cited by many of the former president’s campaign aides as a precedent for the necessity of a new federal investigation.

What could this mean for the future?

While the FBI’s OSI is reportedly evaluating Trump’s request, the article notes that any forthcoming inquiry will be complicated by the fact that Epstein’s own criminal case is still being litigated. In a recent Supreme Court ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified that “the federal government can only prosecute individuals for crimes committed before their death,” thereby limiting the scope of any investigation into Epstein’s business associates. The ruling also set a precedent that could extend to the “investment firm” if it is found to have conducted business through a dead person’s assets.

In sum, Trump’s request marks a continuation of a political campaign that frames the Clinton Foundation’s financial ties as a crime waiting to be uncovered. The article on Wishtv presents the claim as part of a broader narrative that underscores how political motivations can shape investigative priorities. Whether the FBI will ultimately open a new probe into the alleged Epstein‑Clinton investment nexus remains to be seen, but the story demonstrates the power of political rhetoric to influence the direction of federal law‑enforcement priorities.