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The Epstein Files

In 2025–2026, the DOJ released millions of pages from the FBI's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Here is what they say about Donald Trump.

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3.5M+

Pages released

180K+

Images released

2,000+

Videos released

1,000+

Trump mentions

427–1

House vote for transparency

Legislative Background

How the files were released

427–1

House vote

The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the House with one dissenting vote — near unanimous bipartisan support.

Unanimous

Senate vote

The Senate passed the bill unanimously. No senator voted against transparency.

Months

Trump's opposition

Trump personally lobbied GOP members against the bill, calling supporters 'stupid' and 'foolish,' before reversing under pressure.

Release Timeline

Six waves of documents

Nov 19, 2025

Law signed

Epstein Files Transparency Act signed. DOJ given 30 days to release all files.

Dec 19, 2025Withholding found

Wave 1 — First release

First batch released. Heavily redacted — 500+ pages blacked out. File #468 (Trump-Epstein photo) removed from DOJ site within hours of posting.

Dec 23, 2025

Wave 2 — Flight log email

DOJ internal email released confirming Trump flew on Epstein's jet many more times than previously reported. Epstein-Nassar letter also released.

Jan 30, 2026

Wave 3 — 3.5M pages

Largest release: 3.5M pages, 180K images, 2K videos. Trump mentioned 1,000+ times across documents.

Feb 2026Withholding found

NPR investigation

NPR investigation reveals DOJ withheld 53+ pages of FBI interview summaries that contained allegations specifically related to Trump. Documents had been 'incorrectly coded as duplicative.'

Mar 5, 2026

Wave 5 — Withheld files released

Following congressional pressure and NPR's investigation, DOJ releases previously removed files.

Mar 6, 2026

Wave 6 — FBI interview summaries

DOJ posts missing FBI interview summaries — including accounts from the accuser who was interviewed four times.

Trump in the Files

What the documents show

All findings sourced to official DOJ releases or named investigative reporting.

Mentioned 1,000+ times across 3.5M+ pages

Trump's name appears more than 1,000 times in the released documents — more than any other named non-victim individual.

FBI compiled internal list of 12+ allegations against Trump

The FBI created an internal document listing more than 12 allegations related to Trump, organized by severity. This document was released as part of the 2026 waves.

One accuser interviewed by FBI four times

A woman who alleged Trump assaulted her when she was 13–15 years old was interviewed by the FBI four separate times. Investigators don't conduct four interviews with a witness they dismiss.

DOJ withheld 53+ pages of FBI summaries mentioning Trump

Despite the Transparency Act's requirements, the DOJ initially withheld more than 53 pages of FBI interview summaries. NPR's investigation identified the gap. The documents were coded as 'duplicative.' The DOJ later released them.

Internal DOJ email: Trump flew on Epstein's jet 'many more times than previously reported'

An internal DOJ email confirmed at least 8 documented flights from 1993–1996, describing the number as significantly higher than publicly known.

One flight: Trump listed with only Epstein and a 20-year-old passenger

Flight records show one specific trip with Trump, Epstein, and a single 20-year-old passenger — no other travelers documented.

File #468 (Trump-Epstein photo) removed, then restored

A photograph of Trump with Epstein was removed from the DOJ document portal within hours of its initial posting. After media coverage of the removal, it was restored.

The withheld pages — and what they contained

While releasing documents and labeling allegations against Trump "untrue and sensationalist," the Trump-appointed DOJ simultaneously withheld the specific FBI interview summaries that contained those allegations. NPR's investigation on February 24, 2026 identified the gap. House Oversight Democrats stated the DOJ "appears to have illegally withheld" the documents. The DOJ released them on March 5–6, 2026 after public and congressional pressure.

NPR — Feb 24, 2026: "DOJ Removed, Withheld Epstein Files Related to Accusations About Trump"

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