DOJ Accused of Withholding Epstein Files, Democrats Demand Investigation into Trump's Alleged Involvement

February 25, 2026
DOJ Accused of Withholding Epstein Files, Democrats Demand Investigation into Trump's Alleged Involvement
  • 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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