DOJ to Investigate Missing Epstein Files Involving Trump Accuser

Three FBI interview summaries with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault are reportedly missing from the Epstein document release.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Justice Department has announced it will investigate whether it improperly withheld FBI files containing allegations against former President Donald Trump in its recent release of millions of pages of investigative files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Three summaries of 2019 FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her appear to be missing from the "Epstein Library" documents made public.

Why it matters

The missing FBI files could contain important information about claims made against a former U.S. president, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the handling of high-profile investigations. The Epstein case has been a major political scandal, and any allegations or evidence related to Trump's potential involvement could have significant implications.

The details

According to media reports, the Justice Department's index of the Epstein-related documents indicated that federal agents interviewed the woman on four occasions and wrote up a summary for each, but only one of the four summaries was included in the public release. Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has confirmed the missing files and said the DOJ withheld more than 50 pages of material dealing with the woman's claims.

  • The FBI interviews with the woman accusing Trump took place in 2019.
  • The Justice Department recently released millions of pages of Epstein-related investigative files to the public.
  • The DOJ announced it will investigate the missing files on February 26, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who was accused by a woman of sexual assault, according to the missing FBI files.

Jeffrey Epstein

The accused sex trafficker whose case has led to the release of millions of pages of investigative files.

Rep. Robert Garcia

The ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee who confirmed the reports of missing files related to the Trump accuser.

Roger Sollenberger

An independent journalist who first reported on the missing FBI files involving the Trump accuser.

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What they’re saying

“The missing FBI files could contain important information about claims made against a former U.S. president, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the handling of high-profile investigations.”

— Roger Sollenberger, Independent Journalist (NPR)

“The Epstein case has been a major political scandal, and any allegations or evidence related to Trump's potential involvement could have significant implications.”

— Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Democrat, House Oversight Committee (USA TODAY)

What’s next

The Justice Department has announced it will investigate whether it improperly withheld the FBI files related to the Trump accuser from the Epstein document release.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in high-profile political investigations, particularly those involving powerful individuals. The missing FBI files could shed light on serious allegations against a former president, underscoring the need for thorough and impartial handling of sensitive information.