An investigation by NPR reports that the Justice Department appears to have withheld or removed more than 50 pages of FBI interview materials and notes from the public database of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. NPR identified gaps by comparing serial numbers and metadata across document logs, emails and case files. The DOJ maintains that any unpublished documents are either privileged, duplicative or tied to ongoing investigations.
Allegations Referencing Donald Trump
Among the materials reviewed are references to allegations involving Donald Trump. An FBI internal list reportedly included a claim from a woman who alleged that Epstein introduced her to Trump in the early 1980s when she was a minor. The FBI interviewed the accuser multiple times, according to case logs, but only one interview is publicly available and it does not mention Trump. Additional interview notes appear to be catalogued but not released.
Political and Legal Fallout
The report prompted scrutiny from lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia of the House Oversight Committee, who said Democrats are reviewing whether the DOJ improperly withheld materials. The White House responded that Trump has been fully exonerated in matters related to Epstein and emphasized prior document releases and cooperation with congressional oversight. The dispute now centers on transparency requirements and whether the department complied with disclosure obligations.
