The Department of Justice removed from its website documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that contained unverified allegations against Donald Trump. These files, part of a broader release of Epstein-related materials, included claims of sexual assault and involvement in a sex trafficking ring. The removal followed widespread sharing of the claims on social media.

The released documents contained uncorroborated tips made to the FBI. The allegations, detailed in the files, included accusations of rape, participation in parties involving children, and alleged threats. The DOJ stated that the White House had no oversight of the document release. Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, mentioned that no evidence of criminal conduct by Trump was found.

These removals follow the release of thousands of documents as part of the Epstein case, many of which detailed allegations against prominent figures. These revelations continue to fuel public interest. The government had previously faced criticism over delays in releasing these files, underscoring the ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein case and its ripple effects.

The files contained various specific accusations, including a claim of Trump's presence at a newborn's alleged murder. Other accusations included claims of genital measurements of children, and parties at Mar-a-Lago, as well as alleged threats from Trump's security. The contents of these files have sparked debate and renewed calls for investigations.