Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
Epstein Files Unveiled
The U.S. Department of Justice has made public FBI records that detail conversations with a woman who alleged sexual misconduct against Donald Trump. These documents were initially hidden due to an error in categorization, as officials mistakenly labeled them as redundant. The release came after media reports highlighted their absence from the DOJ’s database, sparking claims of a cover-up from Democratic lawmakers.
The files recount interviews conducted in 2019, where the woman described being introduced to Trump by Jeffrey Epstein in the 1980s as a teenager. She claimed both men sexually assaulted her between the ages of 13 and 15. However, the FBI agents involved did not pursue further contact with her after the sessions. The DOJ noted the absence of evidence linking Trump and Epstein during that time was unclear.
White House Response
“The allegations are completely baseless and backed by zero credible evidence,” stated Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She emphasized that Trump had been “totally exonerated” by the release of the Epstein Files, adding that the Justice Department under the Biden administration did not pursue charges because it recognized Trump’s innocence.
Trump’s name appears extensively in the documents, including in emails from Epstein to others. Despite this, no criminal accusations have been leveled against him by survivors who have come forward. The full set of files also includes a catalog of claims submitted to the Justice Department’s national Threat Operation Center, many of which lack supporting evidence and are based on unverified reports.
Following a prior release in January, the DOJ clarified that some documents contained “untrue and sensationalist” allegations against Trump, which were filed shortly before the 2020 election. Officials argued these claims were unfounded and would have been used against Trump if they held any merit. Recent reports revealed that three additional memos were omitted from the initial batch, with NPR noting discrepancies in file indexes and serial numbers.
Epstein and Trump had a long-standing friendship, which reportedly ended in the early 2000s—two years before Epstein’s first arrest. This week, a House committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi, with both Republicans and Democrats supporting the move. A law passed last November required the release of all materials from Epstein investigations, leading to the disclosure of millions of pages of documents.