Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
Epstein Files Unveil New Allegations Against Trump
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disclosed FBI records detailing conversations with a woman who alleged sexual assault by Donald Trump, following claims that these documents were initially hidden. The woman’s accounts, which lack verification, were flagged as “duplicative” during the DOJ’s review, leading to their temporary exclusion from public access. This prompted critics to accuse officials of obstructing transparency.
Interviews and Unconfirmed Claims
The newly shared summaries outline interviews conducted in 2019 with the unnamed woman, who alleged that both Trump and Jeffrey Epstein assaulted her between ages 13 and 15. According to the files, she told agents she met Trump through Epstein in the 1980s. However, the FBI did not pursue further contact with her after the sessions. The DOJ clarified the files were “erroneously labeled as redundant” during their initial processing.
“The claims are unfounded and false,” stated a DOJ spokesperson in January, noting that some documents contained “sensationalist accusations” submitted to the FBI close to the 2020 election. “If they had any merit, they would have been used against Trump already.”
White House Denial of Wrongdoing
In response, the White House dismissed the allegations as “completely baseless,” citing “zero credible evidence” to support them. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that Trump had been “totally exonerated” by the release of the Epstein files, adding that the previous administration “knew Trump did absolutely nothing wrong” and chose not to pursue charges.
Broader Scope of the Files
The full set of Epstein-related records includes not only the woman’s interviews but also a compilation of accusations from calls to the DOJ’s national Threat Operation Center. These allegations, often based on unverified tips, target Trump, Epstein, and other prominent individuals. The files also reference thousands of mentions of Trump in emails and letters from Epstein, though no criminal charges have been filed against him by survivors who have stepped forward.
Earlier this week, a House committee approved a subpoena for Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking clarity on the DOJ’s management of the files. Both Republicans and Democrats joined in demanding answers, as the department was mandated by law to release all materials from its Epstein investigation last November. Millions of documents have since been made public, but the latest disclosures highlight lingering controversies over their completeness.