Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are probing the Justice Department over accusations of withholding critical files from the Jeffrey Epstein case, which purportedly contain allegations against President Donald Trump involving sexual assault. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) announced that the omission of such files would breach a recent law mandating the public release of all Epstein-related documents and could also contravene subpoenas issued by the committee last summer.

The investigation centers on the handling of 2019 sexual assault allegations against President Trump, reported by an Epstein case survivor. According to Garcia, preliminary findings suggest the DOJ might have illegally suppressed FBI interviews with the accuser, who charged Trump with egregious crimes. Neither the Justice Department nor the White House has commented on these allegations.

Trump has consistently denied any misconduct linked to the Epstein scandal. Despite these denials, the Congressional inquiry unearthed discrepancies after comparing the publicly disclosed files with those listed in an evidence manifest provided to Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal team. Maxwell, Epstein's associate, is currently serving a 20-year sentence.

Among the controversial materials is a slide deck that includes an anonymous accuser’s claim of being sexually assaulted by Trump as a minor in the 1980s. This allegation was further scrutinized in an investigative report by NPR, which indicated that over 50 pages of pertinent FBI interviews were omitted by the DOJ. This report, however, remains unverified by POLITICO.

Garcia, having accessed unredacted files, condemned any efforts to obscure evidence of such a severe allegation against a sitting president as a grave offense. He highlighted the challenge faced by the Democrats’ probe, which operates without subpoena power, alleging that the administration is attempting to conceal damaging information.

The broader political ramifications are evident as some Democrats, including Reps. Dan Goldman (NY) and Ted Lieu (CA), are pushing for a special counsel to investigate whether U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi misled Congress about Trump’s involvement with Epstein.

This inquiry unfolds amid partisan tensions, with House Oversight Republicans accusing Democrats of manipulating documents to mislead the public and protect their interests, pointing to the controversy surrounding Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.), who faced no party condemnation despite her close ties with Epstein.

As the investigation progresses, it draws attention to the complex interplay of politics, justice, and the quest for truth in the unsettling saga of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.