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"The vast trove of documents released by the Justice Department from its investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein failed to include some key materials related to a woman who made an accusation against President Trump, according to a review by The New York Times."
"The materials are F.B.I. memos summarizing interviews the bureau did in connection to claims made in 2019 by a woman who came forward after Mr. Epstein’s arrest to say she had been sexually assaulted by both Mr. Trump and the financier decades earlier, when she was a minor."
"The existence of the memos was revealed in an index listing the investigative materials related to her account, which was publicly released. According to that index, the F.B.I. conducted four interviews in connection with her claims and wrote summaries about each one. But only one of the summaries, which describes her accusations against Mr. Epstein, was released by the Justice Department. The other three are missing."
"The Justice Department said in a statement to The Times on Monday that 'the only materials that have been withheld were either privileged or duplicates.' In a new statement on Tuesday, the department also noted that documents could have been withheld because of 'an ongoing federal investigation.' Officials did not directly address why the memos related to the woman’s claim were not released.
Here are the most prominently mentioned Democrats with documented ties, based on reliable reporting, flight logs, donations, and released files:
Bill Clinton (former President) The most frequently cited connection. Flight logs show he traveled on Epstein's plane multiple times (around 16–26 trips, mostly in 2002–2003, tied to Clinton Foundation work). He visited Epstein-associated locations (though he denies visiting Little St. James island). Photos from the 1990s show them together (e.g., at White House events). Epstein donated to Clinton's 1992 campaign and related committees. Clinton has stated he knew nothing of Epstein's crimes and cut contact years before Epstein's 2019 arrest. No accusations of illegal activity have been substantiated against him.
Hillary Clinton (former Senator/Secretary of State) Epstein donated $20,000 to her 1999 Senate campaign/joint fundraising committee. Less direct personal ties than Bill Clinton, but mentioned in broader network discussions.
John Kerry (former Senator/Secretary of State) Received donations from Epstein during his Senate years in the 1990s–early 2000s.
Other politicians with donations (from FEC records, mostly 1990s–early 2000s): Chris Dodd, Richard Gephardt, and various Democratic committees (e.g., DCCC). Epstein gave over $139,000 to Democrats federally during that period (far more than to Republicans). Some donations were later returned or stopped after investigations began.
Stacey Plaskett (Delegate from U.S. Virgin Islands) Accepted campaign donations from Epstein (post-2008 conviction). Epstein donated to DCCC (linked to her). Reports mention communications/texts and efforts by others to connect her to Epstein for political/fundraising reasons. This has drawn recent scrutiny and failed censure attempts.
Larry Summers (former Treasury Secretary under Clinton, economist) Described a "long relationship" and friendship with Epstein (who called himself Summers' "wing man" in some contexts). Epstein donated millions related to his work.
Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder, major Democratic donor/megadonor) Visited Epstein's island, attended dinners, and had other contacts (solicitations for donations).
In the newly circulated recording, Trump speaks candidly during an appearance on Howard Stern's radio show in 2006. When asked about dating younger women, he boasts that he would have no difficulty attracting women in their twenties. Pressed further on whether he had an age limit, he replies that he does, before adding comments referencing 12-year-olds and suggesting that 13 to 16 would be acceptable.
Who would have thought that the American people would reelect a convicted felon and pedophile? How on earth can the MAGA contingent rationalize Trump's abhorrent actions? The Justice Department has intentionally refused to release all the Epstein files as stipulated by law. The DOJ under Pam Blondi has become extremely politicized and is being used as a tool for retribution against Trump's perceived enemies. There will be no "Justice" in the DOJ until Ms. Blondi is impeached and imprisoned for her criminal activities.
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into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein failed to include some key materials
related to a woman who made an accusation against President Trump,
according to a review by The New York Times."
"The materials are F.B.I. memos summarizing interviews the bureau did in connection to claims
made in 2019 by a woman who came forward after Mr. Epstein’s arrest to say she had been
sexually assaulted by both Mr. Trump and the financier decades earlier, when she was a minor."
"The existence of the memos was revealed in an index listing the investigative materials
related to her account, which was publicly released. According to that index, the F.B.I.
conducted four interviews in connection with her claims and wrote summaries about each one.
But only one of the summaries, which describes her accusations against Mr. Epstein,
was released by the Justice Department. The other three are missing."
"The Justice Department said in a statement to The Times on Monday that 'the only materials
that have been withheld were either privileged or duplicates.' In a new statement on Tuesday,
the department also noted that documents could have been withheld because of 'an ongoing federal investigation.' Officials did not directly address why the memos related to the woman’s claim were not released.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/trump-epstein-files.html
Bill Clinton (former President)
The most frequently cited connection. Flight logs show he traveled on Epstein's plane multiple times (around 16–26 trips, mostly in 2002–2003, tied to Clinton Foundation work).
He visited Epstein-associated locations (though he denies visiting Little St. James island). Photos from the 1990s show them together (e.g., at White House events). Epstein donated to Clinton's 1992 campaign and related committees.
Clinton has stated he knew nothing of Epstein's crimes and cut contact years before Epstein's 2019 arrest. No accusations of illegal activity have been substantiated against him.
Hillary Clinton (former Senator/Secretary of State)
Epstein donated $20,000 to her 1999 Senate campaign/joint fundraising committee. Less direct personal ties than Bill Clinton, but mentioned in broader network discussions.
John Kerry (former Senator/Secretary of State)
Received donations from Epstein during his Senate years in the 1990s–early 2000s.
Other politicians with donations (from FEC records, mostly 1990s–early 2000s):
Chris Dodd, Richard Gephardt, and various Democratic committees (e.g., DCCC). Epstein gave over $139,000 to Democrats federally during that period (far more than to Republicans). Some donations were later returned or stopped after investigations began.
Stacey Plaskett (Delegate from U.S. Virgin Islands)
Accepted campaign donations from Epstein (post-2008 conviction). Epstein donated to DCCC (linked to her). Reports mention communications/texts and efforts by others to connect her to Epstein for political/fundraising reasons. This has drawn recent scrutiny and failed censure attempts.
Larry Summers (former Treasury Secretary under Clinton, economist)
Described a "long relationship" and friendship with Epstein (who called himself Summers' "wing man" in some contexts). Epstein donated millions related to his work.
Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder, major Democratic donor/megadonor)
Visited Epstein's island, attended dinners, and had other contacts (solicitations for donations).
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-audio-epstein-scandal-1781692
How on earth can the MAGA contingent rationalize Trump's abhorrent actions?
The Justice Department has intentionally refused to release all the Epstein files as stipulated by law.
The DOJ under Pam Blondi has become extremely politicized and is being used as a tool
for retribution against Trump's perceived enemies.
There will be no "Justice" in the DOJ until Ms. Blondi is impeached and imprisoned for her criminal activities.