Trump Criticizes Epstein Files Surrender as Estate Plans to Deliver Records to House Oversight Committee
Epstein Documents Set to be Released to House Oversight Committee
Next week, the estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein is set to meet with Committee staffers, with the delivery of documents starting from September 8. Over 33,000 pages of justice and financial documents related to Epstein are expected to be handed over, including a controversial birthday album that allegedly features a greeting to Epstein from Donald Trump and contributions from other prominent figures.
The documents, however, are expected to redact the names of Epstein's victims, but the names of his friends and associates will not be redacted. It's unclear how long it may take for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to turn over all of its files to the House Oversight Committee.
At a press conference on Friday, Epstein's victims, including Haley Robson, spoke out about their trauma. Robson, who identified herself as a registered Republican, rejected Trump's characterization of the investigation as a hoax.
Lawmakers from both parties have been seeking a House vote to release the DOJ's files on Epstein. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are leading the charge to force the files' release. However, it remains to be seen if they can get their legislation passed.
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena the DOJ for its Epstein files amid public outcry. The first tranche of documents the committee released consisted of materials that were already largely public. The DOJ and House Oversight Committee have not yet responded to requests for comment or given any public indication that the handover of documents is complete.
Among the documents the estate is expected to provide is a "birthday book" that marked Epstein's 50th birthday with letters from his friends. The Wall Street Journal previously reported the book includes a "bawdy" letter to Epstein from Trump, which the president has strongly denied.
Trump accused Democrats of doing nothing about Epstein while he was alive and questioned their current concern for his victims. He claimed that his Department of Justice has turned over all its Epstein files to the House Oversight Committee in response to a subpoena.
Even if the measure manages to get enough support to pass the House, it would still have to pass the Republican-controlled Senate, and Trump could veto the legislation. The delivery of these documents is a significant step in bringing transparency to the Epstein case and providing closure for his victims.
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