Trump accused of rape in Epstein files; DOJ rejects claims
What's the story
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed an unverified rape allegation against President Donald Trump as "untrue and sensationalist." The allegation was found in newly released documents from the DOJ's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The records were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires federal files related to Epstein's criminal case to be disclosed.
Allegation defense
DOJ defends Trump, questions credibility of allegations
The DOJ has publicly defended Trump against the allegations, stating that they were submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) just before the 2020 election and lacked credibility. "To be clear: the claims are unfounded and false, and if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already," said the department in a post on X.
Twitter Post
DOJ's post on 'untrue...sensationalist claims made against Trump'
The Department of Justice has officially released nearly 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) December 23, 2025
Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be…
Document disclosure
New documents reveal unverified allegations against Trump
The newly released documents include raw tips submitted to federal investigators over the years. These include an alleged victim's claim accusing Trump and Epstein of rape, and a limousine driver's account of overhearing Trump discussing Epstein "abusing" a girl. A disturbing letter, appearing to be from Epstein to convicted sex abuser and former Olympic gymnastics coach Larry Nassar, alleged that "Trump shares our love of young, nubile girls."
Evidence absence
DOJ emphasizes lack of evidence against Trump
However, the DOJ stated that the FBI has confirmed this alleged letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar is FAKE. The DOJ has emphasized that nowhere in the files do federal law enforcement agents or prosecutors indicate that Trump was suspected of wrongdoing or formally investigated. While Trump had a well-documented social relationship with Epstein until the mid-2000s, there are no links to criminal charges against him in these documents.
Twitter Post
DOJ citing reasons why FBI found letter fake
The FBI has confirmed this alleged letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar is FAKE. The fake letter was received by the jail, and flagged for the FBI at the time. The FBI made this conclusion based on the following facts:
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) December 23, 2025
-The writing does not appear to match Jeffrey…
Law signing
Trump signs transparency law, criticizes Epstein disclosures
Trump signed the transparency law last month amid political and public pressure for disclosure. He described the continuing Epstein disclosures as a "distraction" at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. He also criticized the release of images showing people pictured with Epstein, warning such material could unfairly damage the reputations of those who "innocently met" the convicted trafficker.
Cover-up accusations
Democrats accuse DOJ of cover-up, DOJ refutes claims
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have accused the DOJ of a "cover-up," saying the documents raise serious questions about Epstein and Trump's relationship. The DOJ has rejected these accusations, reiterating that it is releasing all material required by law and that transparency does not validate the allegations contained in the files.