Trump Ally Admits Federal Government Ordered Epstein Ranch Investigation Stopped

Rep. James Comer's comments on Fox News raise concerns about a potential cover-up.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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In a Fox News interview, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), a Trump ally, admitted that the federal government ordered an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico to stop in 2019. This revelation has raised eyebrows among political analysts, who are concerned about the possibility of an ongoing cover-up.

Why it matters

The Zorro Ranch was mentioned in multiple allegations against Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Comer's admission that the investigation was ordered to stop raises questions about potential wrongdoing and a cover-up by the federal government, particularly during the Trump administration.

The details

Rep. James Comer joined Jesse Watters on "Jesse Watters Prime Time" to discuss the ongoing investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch. Comer stated that he supported the renewed attention on the ranch and revealed that the federal government had ordered the previous investigation into the property to stop in 2019.

  • The federal government ordered the investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch to stop in 2019.

The players

Rep. James Comer

A Republican Congressman from Kentucky and an ally of former President Donald Trump.

Jeffrey Epstein

A disgraced financier who was accused of sex trafficking and other crimes before his death in 2019.

Ghislaine Maxwell

An associate of Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.

Don Huffines

A Republican state representative in Texas who recently purchased Epstein's Zorro Ranch.

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What they’re saying

“The cover-up isn't new, it's ongoing.”

— Melanie D'Arrigo, Executive Director of the Campaign for New York Health (X)

“A DOJ coverup, potentially of murder.”

— Norman Ornstein, Contributing Editor for The Atlantic (X)

“So Trump's DOJ killed the investigation. Got it.”

— Gabe Sanchez, Host of the "WhatWasThatShow" (X)

“That would be Trump's DOJ under Bill Barr, Jesse.”

— Polly Sigh, Writer (X)

What’s next

The renewed attention on the Zorro Ranch and the revelation of the federal government's order to stop the previous investigation are likely to lead to further scrutiny and investigations into the property and its connections to Epstein and his associates.

The takeaway

Comer's admission raises serious concerns about a potential cover-up by the federal government, particularly during the Trump administration, regarding the investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch. This case highlights the ongoing need for transparency and accountability in government investigations, especially those involving high-profile individuals and allegations of wrongdoing.