Fresh controversy has erupted in Washington after reports claimed that more than 50 pages of FBI interview summaries related to allegations against Donald Trump are missing from publicly released records connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Democrats have accused the administration of a cover-up, while the Justice Department has denied deleting any files.
What the Report Claims
According to a report by NPR, key FBI interview summaries linked to a 2019 complaint accusing Trump of sexual assault are not available in the Justice Department’s public database.
The department recently released millions of pages tied to Epstein under a transparency law passed last year.
However, document indexes reportedly show that FBI agents conducted four interviews with the accuser. Only one summary — largely focused on Epstein — appears in the database.
The other three summaries and related notes, reportedly spanning more than 50 pages, are missing.
Similar discrepancies were also reported by The New York Times and MSNBC.
What Are the Allegations?
According to references in the released documents:
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The woman approached authorities in July 2019, shortly after Epstein’s arrest.
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She alleged that Epstein introduced her to Trump.
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She claimed Trump assaulted her in the mid-1980s, when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
A 2025 FBI document available in the public database mentions her claim but does not assess its credibility.
The detailed follow-up memos from interviews conducted in August and October 2019 are reportedly not included.
Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has said the release of the “Epstein Files” clears him.
Democrats Demand Answers
In a social media statement, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee described the situation as the “largest government cover-up in modern history.”
Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the committee, said he reviewed unredacted evidence logs at the Justice Department and found similar gaps.
Garcia stated that Democrats would launch a parallel investigation and demand the missing documents be handed over to Congress.
Justice Department Response
The Justice Department said that any documents not posted fall into legally permitted categories, including:
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Duplicate records
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Privileged material
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Records tied to ongoing investigations
The department also denied deleting any files. It said documents temporarily removed for victim-related redactions or personal information protection would be restored.
Democrats, however, argue that the missing interview records do not fall under those exemptions.
What Happens Next?
The controversy could trigger congressional hearings or legal challenges if lawmakers formally pursue the matter.
For now, the issue centers on whether the missing documents were legally withheld or improperly excluded.
The Justice Department maintains that no files were deleted, while Democrats insist critical records remain absent.
