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Washington, D.C. – A recent NPR investigation revealed critical omissions in the Justice Department’s online repository of Jeffrey Epstein documents, including pages tied to sexual abuse claims against President Trump.[1][2]
Serial Numbers Expose Hidden Pages
NPR reporters identified gaps by cross-referencing unique serial numbers on Epstein files. These markers appeared in FBI records, emails, and discovery logs but vanished from the public database.[1]
The probe pinpointed 53 pages of FBI interview notes and transcripts. Investigators compared datasets from the DOJ’s latest release in late January against current online versions. Some documents briefly disappeared last week before reappearing, while others stayed offline.[2]
This discovery stunned observers, as a federal law required full transparency. The Epstein Files Transparency Act compelled the release of millions of pages, yet cataloged materials remained concealed.[3]
Accusations at the Center of the Missing Files
One set of withheld documents detailed FBI interviews with a woman who alleged abuse by Trump around 1983, when she was about 13 years old. She claimed Epstein introduced her to Trump, who then forced her head toward his exposed penis; she bit him, prompting punches and ejection.[2]
Agents interviewed her four times starting in 2019, but only the initial session appeared publicly – and it omitted Trump. A Maxwell trial log listed 15 related items; just seven surfaced online. Another accuser, a key witness against Ghislaine Maxwell, described an uncomfortable encounter with Trump at Mar-a-Lago as a minor, with Epstein commenting approvingly.[1]
- Four interviews with first accuser; three plus notes missing.
- Six interviews with Maxwell witness; several removed then partially restored.
- FBI circulated tips in July-August 2025, pursuing this lead despite most claims deemed unverifiable.
- References to Trump’s Epstein house visits in other interviews.
Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted partner serving 20 years for sex trafficking, recently sought clemency from Trump.[2]
Official Responses and Pushback
The DOJ declined NPR’s queries about the files’ contents or withholding rationale. A spokesperson cited efforts to redact victim identities amid the document volume.[1]
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Todd Blanche assured Congress in a February 14 letter that no redactions stemmed from political sensitivity.[2] White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson declared Trump “totally exonerated” and credited him with advancing victim justice through releases and legislation.
Robert Glassman, attorney for one accuser, criticized the process: “The DOJ was ordered to release information to the public to be transparent about Epstein and Maxwell’s criminal enterprise network. Instead, they released the names of courageous victims.”[2]
Release Timeline and Lawmaker Scrutiny
Congress passed the Transparency Act months ago, prompting over three million pages’ disclosure. The January tranche fueled bipartisan demands for unredacted access, which lawmakers began reviewing recently.[1]
Critics accused the Trump administration of delays and errors, including improper victim unmasking. Some files toggled online amid fixes, heightening suspicions of selective handling.[3]
Key Takeaways
- NPR confirmed 53 missing pages via serial mismatches.
- Allegations involve two minors; FBI pursued despite credibility questions.
- DOJ emphasizes victim privacy; White House claims full exoneration.
These revelations underscore ongoing tensions in the Epstein saga, where transparency clashes with privacy and politics. As more eyes turn to the files, questions persist about what else lurks in the shadows. What do you think about these omissions? Tell us in the comments.
