Justice Department and FBI records reviewed as part of the latest Epstein-related disclosures include dozens of tips and allegations that reference President Donald Trump and other prominent figures—many of which investigators assessed as not credible or could not corroborate.
The documents, drawn largely from tips submitted to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center (NTOC), contain allegations ranging from sexual assault and sex trafficking to coerced sexual acts involving minors and organized sex parties connected to Epstein and his associates from the 1980s through the mid-2000s. None of the tips summarized in the records resulted in charges, and the files repeatedly note situations where complainants could not be reached, did not provide corroboration, or were determined by agents to lack credibility.
The latest release appears to include at least 3,200 documents that mention President Trump, The New York Times reported Friday. The Justice Department said the disclosure was its final release tied to its obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
White House and DOJ Reject Unverified Allegations
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday morning that the department is not trying to shield President Trump as it continues releasing roughly 3 million files connected to the Epstein investigations.
Asked for comment, the White House referred to the DOJ press release, which states: “This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act. Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not been charged or accused by prosecutors in connection with Epstein’s crimes.
Uncorroborated Allegations Across Multiple Years
One entry describes a tip claiming an underage girl was allegedly forced to perform a sex act with Trump roughly 35 years ago in New Jersey. The summary says the girl was believed to be around 13 or 14 at the time and that federal authorities forwarded the lead to the FBI’s Washington field office for follow-up. The records do not indicate whether investigators substantiated the claim or interviewed the alleged victim.
Other entries outline allegations investigators said they could not verify or judged unreliable, including a claim from a woman who said she witnessed a sex-trafficking operation at a Trump golf course in California in the mid-1990s.
Another complaint—filed without contact information for the accuser—alleges that so-called “calendar girls” parties at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort involved the sexual exploitation of children. The complaint claims Epstein brought children to the gatherings and that Trump auctioned them off, with the children subjected to sexually explicit “examinations” and ratings. The allegations have not been substantiated.
Additional tips include claims of sexual abuse involving Trump dating back to the 1980s, including reports investigators said they were unable to pursue because they could not locate or reach complainants.
Several entries involve callers reporting alleged abuse of friends or third parties rather than firsthand accounts. Others refer to alleged assaults at Epstein’s New York and Florida residences, at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, at Mar-a-Lago, and at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
In multiple entries, investigators documented follow-up attempts such as calls, voicemail messages, and referrals to other FBI field offices. Many tips ended with no further action due to a lack of corroboration, inability to find alleged victims, or credibility concerns.
The summaries do not indicate when the tips were first submitted, and the records do not explain why investigators assembled the overview in August 2025. The documents also do not indicate that allegations against Trump or other named individuals were substantiated or resulted in criminal charges.
Alleged 2002 Email Exchange Involving Melania Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell
The release also includes what the records describe as an alleged email exchange between Ghislaine Maxwell—Epstein’s former confidant and girlfriend—and Melania Trump.
In the purported 2002 exchange, Maxwell and the current first lady, who was not yet married to Trump at the time, allegedly discussed a New York magazine story and travel plans. Melania also allegedly asked Maxwell to call her when Maxwell returned to New York, according to the records.
Melania Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing related to the Epstein investigation.
Records Reference Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
The files include complaints and mentions involving other public figures, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Recently released documents suggest Lutnick was invited to Epstein’s private Caribbean island, according to records made public Friday. The files say that in December 2012, Epstein invited Lutnick to the island for lunch. An email response from Lutnick’s wife, Allison Lutnick, indicates she accepted and wrote that the family planned to arrive by yacht with their children. Separate records also show Lutnick and Epstein met for drinks in 2011, based on a schedule shared with Epstein.
Lutnick has previously said he cut ties with Epstein decades ago, calling him “gross” in a 2025 interview. However, the documents indicate the two men’s interactions continued later. In 2018, Epstein contributed to a philanthropic dinner honoring Lutnick, according to email exchanges. Messages from the year before show the two men corresponded about construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.
A Department of Commerce spokesperson told Newsweek via email: “This is nothing more than a failing attempt by the legacy media to distract from the administration’s accomplishments including securing Trillions of dollars in investment, delivering historic trade deals and fighting for the American worker. Secretary Lutnick had limited interactions with Mr. Epstein in the presence of his wife and has never been accused of wrongdoing.”
Democrats Question What Has Not Been Released
Representative Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, said Friday that the DOJ continues to withhold additional files.
“The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions. This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld,” Khanna told Newsweek in an email after the release.
More Epstein-Related Records May Still Be Coming
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that more records tied to the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking cases are expected to be released, even as certain materials remain temporarily withheld.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton told federal judges overseeing the records that some documents are being held back while the government awaits further direction from civil and criminal courts. In a letter to the judges, Clayton said his office is consulting with victims and their attorneys and invited victims to alert the Justice Department if they believe any released material should be redacted.
