Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Department of Justice (DOJ) cannot investigate tips about Donald Trump's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche cited anonymous and secondhand information as the reason. This news emerges alongside the release of millions of documents related to Epstein, including tips received by the FBI's National Threat Operations Center.

The DOJ's database of tips, which previously included allegations against Trump and others, is no longer publicly available. Blanche mentioned that the tips included claims about other public figures. The DOJ said it found no validity to the tips regarding Trump. The situation adds another layer to the ongoing scrutiny of Trump and his past associations.

The released documents are part of the Epstein Files, which have sparked intense public interest and media coverage. The DOJ has stated that some claims are unfounded and were submitted close to the 2020 election. The revelations follow Epstein's death in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.