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Justice Department Withholds Epstein Files on Trump Allegations

2/26/2026

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On February 24, 2026, NPR reported the Justice Department withheld Epstein files related to allegations against U.S. President Donald Trump.
The investigation found the FBI marked most accusations as unverifiable.
A woman who accused Trump of abuse in the 1980s initially did not mention him in her first interview.
Critics say the timing with the State of the Union suggests political motivation, and that the allegations lack substance.

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Story summary

On February 24, 2026, NPR reported the Justice Department withheld Epstein files related to allegations against U.S. President Donald Trump.
The investigation found the FBI marked most accusations as unverifiable.
A woman who accused Trump of abuse in the 1980s initially did not mention him in her first interview.
Critics say the timing with the State of the Union suggests political motivation, and that the allegations lack substance.