DOJ Accused of Withholding Epstein Files, Democrats Demand Investigation into Trump's Alleged Involvement
February 25, 2026
Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Epstein inquiry, says Oversight Democrats will launch a parallel investigation.
Sollenberger notes four FBI interviews with the accuser were provided to Maxwell’s defense and only one to the public Epstein file, implying selective disclosure.
The article links to the original report and sources to verify timelines and claims.
The piece touches on Trump-family financial ventures and UAE-related deals, along with media and critic reaction about possible conflicts of interest.
The White House defends the release, saying redactions are limited and later restored to public view when appropriate.
Tensions persist among White House, DOJ, and Congress over transparency and potential misconduct, with clarifications forthcoming.
Congress remains focused on unredacted portions and full disclosure, while highlighting resources for sexual assault survivors.
Additional items include Trump’s Black History Month remarks, FDA autism-treatment page removal, and anticipated political reactions to the State of the Union.
Pam Bondi says the DOJ released everything it had on the matter.
A NPR report suggests the DOJ may have withheld parts of Epstein files, including allegations about Donald Trump, by not publicly sharing 50 pages of FBI interviews and notes.
The story places revelations within a broader Epstein-associated fallout, noting arrests and elite reactions, including UK-related notes.
The White House reiterates that all responsive documents were produced and only certain categories were excluded.
Summary based on 18 sources
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The Guardian • Feb 25, 2026
Democrats to investigate whether DoJ withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim

