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February 26, 2026

Did DOJ Bury a Trump–Epstein Bombshell? (w/ Roger Sollenberger)

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Investigative journalist Roger Sollenberger details his findings on a potential DOJ cover-up regarding a Trump accuser in the Epstein files, including withheld FBI interview documents.
An underage accuser alleged sexual assault by Donald Trump in her Epstein lawsuit.
The FBI took her claims seriously, considering a criminal investigation into Trump.
The DOJ allegedly withheld 53 pages of her FBI interview records from public release.

Summary

Roger Sollenberger discusses his investigation into an underage accuser who alleged sexual assault by Donald Trump in her lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein. Sollenberger uncovered a DOJ slideshow and FBI documents indicating the FBI took the accuser's claims seriously enough to consider a criminal investigation, despite her reluctance to cooperate against Trump due to fear of retaliation. The core of the story revolves around the Department of Justice allegedly withholding significant portions (53 pages) of this accuser's FBI interview records from public release, even though these documents were provided to Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team. House Oversight Democrats have initiated a parallel investigation into this alleged withholding, citing potential legal violations.
The alleged withholding of FBI interview documents related to a Trump accuser in the Epstein files raises significant questions about transparency, accountability, and potential political interference within the Department of Justice. If the DOJ illegally withheld information, it undermines public trust and could have serious implications for ongoing investigations and public understanding of powerful figures' connections to the Epstein scandal.

Takeaways

  • An underage accuser included Trump rape allegations in her lawsuit against Epstein, dating back to 1983-1985.
  • A DOJ slideshow from an FBI child sex trafficking task force listed Donald Trump with a specific accusation from a minor victim.
  • The FBI interviewed the accuser multiple times, taking her claims seriously, but she refused to cooperate against Trump due to fear of retaliation.
  • The accuser's civil lawsuit against the Epstein estate, where she was Jane Doe #4, included the allegation against Trump.
  • The DOJ allegedly withheld 53 pages of the accuser's FBI interview documents from public release, despite providing them to Ghislaine Maxwell's defense.
  • House Oversight Democrats have launched a parallel investigation into the DOJ's alleged illegal withholding of these documents.

Bottom Line

The guest suggests the unreleased 53 pages of FBI interview documents, held by Ghislaine Maxwell, could potentially be used as 'blackmail material' depending on their contents.

So What?

This implies a significant risk of leverage over individuals mentioned in the documents, potentially influencing future actions or disclosures.

Impact

Public pressure and congressional investigation are critical to force the release of these documents, ensuring transparency and mitigating potential misuse.

Lessons

  • Follow Roger Sollenberger's Substack for ongoing updates on the Epstein files and the alleged DOJ cover-up.
  • Monitor the House Oversight Committee's parallel investigation into the DOJ's handling of these documents.
  • Demand transparency from the Department of Justice regarding the full release of all responsive documents related to the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Quotes

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"The FBI took this person seriously. This is regardless of whether the claim is true. And I'm not going there at all. I don't think anybody anybody can, right? Speculate, but the FBI took it seriously."

Roger Sollenberger
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"The client does not want to implicate anybody who's powerful out of fear of retaliation."

Roger Sollenberger
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"Oversight Dems can confirm the DOJ appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews with this survivor who accused President Trump of heinous crimes. Oversight Dems will open a parallel investigation into this."

Tim Miller (quoting Robert Garcia)

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