Justice Department Investigating Missing Epstein Documents as Clintons Prepare to Testify

Federal officials are examining whether they incorrectly held back certain Jeffrey Epstein-related files from public release. This development comes as Bill and Hillary Clinton are scheduled to appear before a House committee this week as part of the ongoing Epstein investigation.

Federal authorities announced Wednesday they are examining whether certain documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein were improperly kept from public view, following media reports that some files containing unverified allegations against President Donald Trump were missing from the released materials.

The development coincides with Bill and Hillary Clinton’s scheduled appearances Thursday and Friday before a House committee investigating Epstein connections. The former first couple agreed to testify after facing potential contempt of Congress charges, with support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

Representative Robert Garcia of California, the leading Democrat on the Oversight committee, stated that both Republican and Democratic administrations “have failed survivors in not getting more information out to the public.” Garcia also expressed interest in questioning potential connections between Epstein and foreign governments.

Democratic members joined their Republican colleagues last month in advancing contempt charges against the Clintons. Several lawmakers indicated they felt no personal allegiance to the former president and first lady.

This week, Democrats brought women who survived Epstein’s abuse as guests to Trump’s State of the Union address, highlighting concerns about the previous administration’s handling of Epstein-related materials. Even prominent Democrats like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supported interviewing anyone with Epstein connections, including former presidents.

The Justice Department’s review follows news reports indicating that a large collection of released records did not contain several FBI interview summaries with an unnamed woman who came forward after Epstein’s 2019 arrest. This woman allegedly claimed she was sexually assaulted by both Trump and Epstein as a minor during the 1980s, though these accusations remain unverified.

“Several individuals and news outlets have recently flagged files related to documents produced to Ghislaine Maxwell in discovery of her criminal case that they claim appear to be missing,” the Justice Department stated on social media platform X.

Officials promised that if any document was found to have been wrongfully withheld and falls under the federal law requiring the files’ release, “the Department will of course publish it, consistent with the law.”

Meanwhile, World Economic Forum President Børge Brende announced his resignation Thursday following scrutiny over his connections to Epstein. The former Norwegian foreign minister, who served from 2013-2017, stepped down from leading the organization known for its annual Davos summit.

“I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and constituents, and I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions,” Brende said in his resignation statement.

The World Economic Forum had initiated an internal investigation into Brende’s relationship with Epstein after released files showed the two had dined together multiple times and exchanged messages.

For the Clintons, the upcoming testimony represents another chapter in their decades-long experience with Washington controversies. Political observers note that the couple, whose careers began during the Vietnam War and Watergate era, have frequently found themselves at the center of cultural and political battles involving questions of judgment, misconduct, money, and influence.