Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files

After NPR reporting revealed dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record, a top House Democrat wants to know why.

25 Feb, 22:00 — 25 Feb, 22:40

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This story is significant because it involves Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and his connections to powerful figures like Donald Trump. The potential withholding or disappearance of files related to accusations against Trump raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and potential obstruction of justice within the Department of Justice, especially given the high-profile nature of the individuals involved.

Key entitiesHouse Democrat Justice Department (DOJ)Donald Trump Jeffrey Epstein House oversight and government reform committee

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A top House Democrat wants the Justice Department to explain missing files.
The missing files are related to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump.
The request is part of an investigation into whether the DOJ withheld documents.

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A top House Democrat wants the Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files.

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Dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record.

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