WASHINGTON, September 5, 2025 – President Donald Trump declared that the Justice Department has accomplished its mission. This week, he called for an end to public requests to release new records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
On Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of supporting Epstein and of political opportunism. He called the initiative the “Epstein Democrat Hoax” and urged people to move forward.
The House Oversight Committee announced it has released 33,295 pages of documents provided by the Justice Department. The committee posted the records on its public website this week for review.
Committee officials said these pages represent about a third of the 100,000 pages related to Epstein. They added that more documents could be released in the coming weeks or months.
Committee leaders acknowledged that many of the released pages were available prior to this release. They also indicated they had redacted names to protect victims and sensitive information.
Representative Thomas Massie, along with Representative Ro Khanna, is seeking to file a petition in the House of Representatives to exonerate the investigation. This petition aims to force Congress to act on the petition, demanding full disclosure of the documents.
Organizers say the petition requires 218 signatures to trigger a vote. They expressed confidence in gaining support, citing the momentum on Capitol Hill.
At an event on Capitol Hill, several victims described the sexual assaults they allegedly suffered while working for Epstein. Chauntae Davis said Epstein bragged about his friendship with Donald Trump.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump dismissed the hearings as partisan. He argued that the Justice Department had already turned over thousands of pages to investigators.
An anonymous memo from the U.S. Department of Justice, released in July, indicated that investigators had found no evidence of a comprehensive client list. The agency released a memo describing the scope and findings of that investigation.
Some Republican lawmakers have also called for greater disclosure of files related to Epstein and Maxwell. Among the names cited by the lawyers are Lauren Boebert, Nancy Mace, and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Foreign officials have emphasized that they will continue to seek records while respecting rules designed to protect the identities of victims. They have emphasized legal restrictions on what can be made public under current laws.
Survivors have said they will compile their own lists of people they suspect of involvement. They have called for greater public scrutiny and accountability for anyone connected to Epstein’s network.
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives have warned that the disclosure request could pose a political test for the Republican Party. Some leaders have urged patience with the committee’s subpoenas rather than force a vote in the House.
Victims and advocacy groups have urged Congress to pass a bill requiring the release of unclassified documents related to Epstein. They said transparency would help survivors and support ongoing investigations.
The Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment regarding the committee’s release or the president’s statements. Department spokespeople said the review would proceed according to due process, in accordance with federal rules.
Next steps will depend on whether the petition reaches 218 signatures or whether the watchdog obtains more documents through a subpoena. Both options remain open while lawmakers vote and the documents are collected.
In July, the president ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release grand jury testimony in the Epstein case. This request raised questions about the legal limits on sharing sensitive documents.
Officials said the review process includes carefully redacting names and any material related to child sexual abuse before release. This precautionary measure could slow the release of the documents.
Some legal experts believe the recently released files may not contain new evidence to support prosecutions against prominent figures. Survivors and their advocates say they are still demanding more context and additional names linked to the crimes.
Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide in a Manhattan cell in August 2019, ending his case before it even reached trial. His death fueled conspiracy theories and prompted intense public scrutiny of Trump’s response.