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Goldman Accuses Trump of Assaulting Minor; FBI Investigates

3/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Representative Dan Goldman accused U.S. President Donald Trump of assaulting a 13–15-year-old girl in a March 2026 House speech.
Goldman says the allegation stems from Epstein files the Justice Department has not released.
He asserts Pam Bondi, Florida Attorney General, misled Congress about Trump's involvement, citing evidence in the documents that the DOJ has not released.
The FBI found the incident credible enough to present to prosecutors.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 arrest for sex trafficking minors unveiled a decades-long network of abuse involving high-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Epstein's connections to elite circles, including his association with Ghislaine Maxwell, have prompted ongoing scrutiny and investigations into the accountability of powerful individuals. The implications of these revelations continue to challenge public trust in political leaders and the legal system.

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Story summary

U.S. Representative Dan Goldman accused U.S. President Donald Trump of assaulting a 13–15-year-old girl in a March 2026 House speech.
Goldman says the allegation stems from Epstein files the Justice Department has not released.
He asserts Pam Bondi, Florida Attorney General, misled Congress about Trump's involvement, citing evidence in the documents that the DOJ has not released.
The FBI found the incident credible enough to present to prosecutors.

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