Fresh controversy has erupted in the United States following the release of previously undisclosed documents related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which contain allegations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The documents, released by the United States Department of Justice as part of ongoing transparency efforts into the Epstein investigation, include summaries of interviews conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with a woman who alleged sexual misconduct involving both Epstein and Trump several decades ago.
According to the interview records, the woman told investigators in 2019 that Epstein introduced her to Trump in the 1980s when she was a teenager between the ages of 13 and 15. She claimed that during one encounter, Trump attempted to force her to perform a sexual act.
Investigators reportedly interviewed the woman multiple times, and the allegations were documented in internal FBI memos that were among the materials recently made public.
However, officials from the Justice Department stressed that the claims remain uncorroborated allegations contained in investigative files and have not been proven in court. Authorities noted that such records often include statements from witnesses that may not necessarily be supported by independent evidence.
Trump has strongly denied any wrongdoing, describing the accusations as baseless. The former president has previously acknowledged that he knew Epstein socially in the 1990s but insisted that he cut ties with him years before Epstein’s legal troubles became public.
The release of the documents has intensified political debate in Washington, with lawmakers demanding fuller disclosure of remaining Epstein-related records. Members of Congress have called for greater transparency regarding how the files were handled and why some documents were not released earlier.
The renewed attention comes years after Epstein’s arrest and death in federal custody in 2019, a case that triggered global scrutiny over his network of wealthy and powerful associates.
Analysts say the latest disclosures are likely to fuel further investigations and public debate as authorities continue reviewing millions of pages of materials linked to the Epstein case.
Despite the renewed controversy, legal experts emphasize that no criminal charges have been filed against Trump in relation to the newly released documents, and the allegations remain unproven.