FBI Received Rap.e Allegation Against
DOJ Rejects Allegation
The U.S. Department of Justice dismissed claims against
Donald Trump tied to newly released Epstein-related files,
calling the circulating allegation “baseless.”
What the Documents Show
Officials warned some materials contain “untrue and sensationalist claims,”
including an FBI intake form with a “second-hand and uncorroborated allegation.”
The department said it lacks credibility and would have been “weaponized” politically if valid.
Context and Scrutiny
The release renewed attention on Trump’s past association with Epstein, including a 2002 remark calling him a “terrific guy.”
The DOJ stressed that names appearing in files are “not proof of wrongdoing,” noting many entries are dismissed tips or hearsay.
DOJ’s Position
The department clarified that public disclosure does not endorse content and affirmed
that no documents implicate Trump in crimes, stating the allegation driving attention is “unfounded and false.”
