Overview

• On August 9, an unnamed visitor interrupted the Hall of Presidents presentation by shouting “But what about the Epstein Files?” at the Trump animatronic.
• Video clips of the protest spread rapidly on social media, prompting both applause for the bold statement and criticism over its appropriateness in a family-friendly venue.
• The interruption spotlights frustration over President Trump’s unfulfilled pledge to release the Epstein Files and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s assertion that the records do not exist.
• Disney reinstated the Trump figure in late June when the Hall of Presidents reopened without any formal announcement to guests.
• The incident has intensified debate over political demonstrations in entertainment spaces and reinforced bipartisan demands for transparency on the disputed documents.