Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
Withheld Epstein Files Containing Accusations Against Trump Now Public
The U.S. Department of Justice has disclosed FBI summaries of interviews with a woman who alleged sexual misconduct by Donald Trump, as part of its broader Epstein file releases. These documents were previously absent from the DOJ’s database, sparking criticism from Democrats who claimed a deliberate concealment. The department clarified that the files were initially held back due to a coding error, mistakenly labeled as “duplicative.”
The memos detail conversations from 2019 with the woman, who made unverified claims against both Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing related to the late sex offender. One memo reveals the woman told agents she met Trump through Epstein in the 1980s, while she was a teenager. She further alleged sexual assault by both men when she was 13 to 15 years old.
“The claims against President Trump in these documents are completely baseless and backed by zero credible evidence,” stated White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She added, “The Epstein Files have totally exonerated him, as they were aware of his innocence.”
The newly shared files include thousands of mentions of Trump, found in emails and correspondence from Epstein to others. To date, no criminal charges have been levied against him by survivors who have spoken out. Additionally, the batch contains a list of allegations against Trump, Epstein, and other public figures submitted to the Justice Department’s national Threat Operation Center tip line. Many of these appear to rely on unconfirmed tips with minimal supporting evidence.
Following a January release of Epstein-related materials, the DOJ noted that some documents featured “untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump, submitted shortly before the 2020 election. Officials emphasized that these allegations were unfounded and, if credible, would have been used against him earlier.
Reports by NPR and the New York Times indicated that three interview summaries, spanning over 50 pages, were missing from the DOJ’s website. The agency had initially omitted them, which raised questions about transparency. The files also suggest a long-standing friendship between Trump and Epstein, though their relationship soured in the early 2000s—two years prior to Epstein’s first arrest.
A House committee recently voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking clarity on the DOJ’s management of the Epstein files. Both Republicans and Democrats joined in the decision. In November, Congress mandated the release of all materials from Epstein investigations, leading to the distribution of millions of documents.
