The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday that parts of a newly released collection of Jeffrey Epstein–related records contain inaccurate and unproven allegations involving former President Donald Trump.
According to the DOJ, some of the material came from tips submitted to the FBI ahead of the 2020 election and included what the department described as baseless and sensational assertions. Officials said the documents were made public to comply with transparency requirements, not because the claims were credible.
Among the records is a 2020 email from an unidentified federal prosecutor referencing allegations that Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s. The DOJ emphasized that the information was never confirmed and was not used in any prosecution. Trump has previously said he cut ties with Epstein years before criminal charges were filed.
The release also included a letter allegedly written by Epstein that mentioned Trump. The DOJ later confirmed the letter was fraudulent, noting it was mailed after Epstein’s death and showed multiple inconsistencies.
The documents are being published under a recently passed transparency law requiring the release of nonclassified Epstein-related files. While the rollout has drawn criticism over redactions and timing, the DOJ says additional records will be released while protecting victims’ identities and ongoing legal matters.