Democrats to investigate whether DoJ withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim
The Guardian World
by Sara Braun in New YorkFebruary 25, 2026
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Democrats on the House oversight and government reform committee have announced an investigation into whether the US Department of Justice (DoJ) intentionally withheld materials related to allegations against Donald Trump from the public release of the Epstein files. The probe focuses on reports that a woman accused Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor, with evidence tied to these claims apparently missing from the documents made available by the government. Lawmakers are examining whether this omission was deliberate, raising questions about transparency and justice in handling such serious allegations.
The investigation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s legal case, which culminated in his guilty plea to charges of sex trafficking minors. As part of the deal, Epstein agreed to release thousands of files tied to his crimes, including interactions with high-profile individuals. However, it appears that certain interviews with survivors and key evidence linking Trump to alleged misconduct were not included in the publicly accessible documents. This has fueled suspicions among Democrats that the DoJ may have
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/25/2026