The release of a fresh batch of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case has thrust former US President Donald Trump back into the spotlight, while prompting a strong and immediate response from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The newly disclosed records, part of nearly 30,000 pages made public, include an FBI file detailing a pre-election phone call that alleged a sexual assault involving Trump and the late financier.
DOJ's Forceful Denial and File Removal
In a highly unusual move, the Justice Department swiftly labelled the sexual assault allegation against Trump as "unfounded and false." More strikingly, within hours of the documents becoming accessible to the public, the specific FBI file containing this allegation was quietly removed from the DOJ's official Epstein database. This action has intensified debates about transparency in the ongoing dissemination of materials related to Epstein's network.
New Details on Trump-Epstein Travel
Alongside the controversial allegation, internal DOJ emails from the latest release reveal that Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on more occasions than was previously known to the public. However, federal prosecutors handling the case have been quick to contextualize this information. They described the travel records as providing "situational awareness" rather than constituting evidence of any wrongdoing by the former president.
The Enduring Fallout from Epstein's Shadow
The incident, dated in the records around December 24, 2025, underscores a persistent tension in Washington and global media: the clash between the public's right to transparency and the legal standard of proof. As thousands of pages flood the public domain, the episode highlights how allegations from Epstein's shadowy past continue to dominate news cycles and political discourse, often separating unverified claims from substantiated evidence. The DOJ's proactive steps to discredit and remove one specific file demonstrate the high-stakes sensitivity surrounding the names linked to the Epstein case.
