Trump and Epstein Files: DOJ Releases Additional Documents Amidst Allegations

The Justice Department recently released additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, containing decades-ancient sexual assault allegations against President Donald Trump. The release follows reports that some documents were initially missing from the DOJ’s database, leading to accusations of a cover-up from Democrats .

What the Files Reveal

The newly released files include FBI memos summarizing interviews conducted in 2019 with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against both Trump and Epstein. According to the memos, the woman stated she was introduced to Trump by Epstein in the 1980s even as she was a teenager, and accused both men of sexually assaulting her between the ages of 13 and 15 .

The DOJ stated the files were mistakenly withheld due to being “incorrectly coded as duplicative.” The FBI agents involved did not pursue further contact with the woman after the initial interviews .

Trump’s Response

The White House has dismissed the allegations as “completely baseless” and lacking “zero credible evidence.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump has been “totally exonerated” by the release of the Epstein Files .

Ongoing Scrutiny

The release of these files is part of a broader ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The New York Times has identified over 5,300 files referencing Trump and related terms, including unverified claims and previously public documents .

Unclear Timeline

It remains unclear whether Trump and Epstein knew each other during the time period in which the alleged incidents occurred . Forbes reported on the accusations against Trump in the Epstein files on March 9, 2026 . The DOJ initially released Epstein files containing sexual assault allegations on March 6, 2026 .