DOJ Releases Epstein Files Containing Uncorroborated Trump Allegation
The US Department of Justice has made public a vast trove of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, including an uncorroborated tip alleging former President Donald Trump sexually abused an underage girl over three decades ago. The release, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, comprises more than three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, shedding light on the extensive federal inquiry into the convicted sex offender.
FBI Document Details Alleged Incident
Among the files is a summary of a complaint logged by the FBI, dated August 2025, which describes an alleged incident from approximately 35 years ago in New Jersey. According to the document, an unidentified female friend reported being forced to perform oral sex on Trump when she was around 13-14 years old. The summary notes that the friend allegedly bit Trump during the encounter, was hit in the face after laughing about it, and also claimed abuse by Epstein. FBI agents indicated the lead was forwarded to the Washington office for an interview, but the files do not confirm if this interview occurred or assess the tip's credibility.
White House and DOJ Response
The White House has swiftly dismissed the allegations, stating in a release that any claims against Trump in the files are "unfounded and false." Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasised at a news conference that the White House had no involvement in the document review. He clarified that the department "did not... uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties" from the Epstein files. The DOJ also warned that the production includes fake or falsely submitted materials, as all public submissions to the FBI were included under the Act.
Context and Other File Contents
Trump is mentioned over 5,300 times in the new batch of files, though officials stress that inclusion does not imply wrongdoing. Examples range from Epstein's circle discussing voting preferences to sharing news articles. The files also detail other hotline complaints, some dismissed as not credible. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges, remains a central figure in the documents. The release briefly faced technical issues, with the Epstein Library page showing an error earlier, but it is now accessible on the DOJ website.
This development underscores the ongoing scrutiny of high-profile figures linked to Epstein, with the DOJ adhering to transparency laws while cautioning against sensationalist interpretations of the uncorroborated tips within the files.
