Justice Department Releases Epstein Files with Uncorroborated Trump Allegations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department has made public additional documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including previously withheld FBI interview summaries that contain uncorroborated allegations against former President Donald Trump. The release occurred on Thursday and adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein's extensive network of political and business connections.
FBI Interview Reports Detail Decades-Old Claims
The newly published materials feature three FBI interview reports from 2019 involving a woman who claimed Epstein introduced her to Trump during the 1980s. According to the documents, the woman alleged she was between 13 and 15 years old at the time of the alleged encounter.
In the FBI 302 reports—standard summaries of investigative interviews—the woman stated that Trump attempted to force her to perform oral sex during a meeting arranged by Epstein. She further told investigators that she bit Trump during the incident, after which he struck her and ordered her removal from the room.
Lack of Corroboration and Official Responses
The documents provide no indication that federal investigators found the woman's account credible, and Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department has cautioned that the Epstein files include numerous "untrue and sensationalist claims" submitted by members of the public, particularly following Epstein's arrest.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement dismissing the allegations as "completely baseless accusations, backed by zero credible evidence, from a sadly disturbed woman who has an extensive criminal history." Leavitt further noted that the Biden administration's Justice Department had been aware of these claims for four years without taking action, suggesting officials recognized their lack of merit.
Context of the Epstein Case and Document Release
Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving minors. His case has remained politically charged, with ongoing disputes about the release of investigative records and the extent of his connections to powerful figures.
The newly released files are part of a broader congressional mandate to make public millions of pages of Epstein-related records. Justice Department officials explained that these particular documents were initially withheld from a massive release earlier this year after being mistakenly coded as duplicates during the review process.
The additional material includes summaries of four FBI interviews conducted with the woman between July and October 2019—after Epstein's arrest. In these interviews, she alleged that Epstein had sexually abused her multiple times and arranged encounters with other men. During a later interview, agents pressed her for more detail about the alleged interaction with Trump, but she declined to elaborate and eventually broke off contact with investigators.
Continued Scrutiny of Government Handling
The disclosures arrive amid persistent criticism of the government's management of Epstein records. Critics have accused the Justice Department of improperly withholding documents or applying excessive redactions during earlier releases. This latest development ensures the Epstein case will remain a focal point of public and political attention as more documents become available.
