Congressman Khanna Calls for Full FBI‑302 Release After New Epstein File Batch
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DOJ Unveils Largest Epstein Document Tranche to Date The Justice Department disclosed nearly 30,000 pages of records across several batches between December 23‑24, 2025, including thousands of photos, flight logs, and investigative emails, fulfilling a congressional deadline for full public access [2][3][4][6][7][8][9]. Redactions remain extensive, with officials saying they protect victims and ongoing investigations, while critics argue they obscure key details [2][4][9]. The releases also contain the first public references to a handwritten letter to Larry Nassar, which the FBI has identified as a forgery [4][6][8][9].
Flight Logs Show Trump Boarded Epstein Jet Eight Times Email correspondence from a Southern District of New York prosecutor dated 7 January 2020 confirms Donald Trump flew on Epstein’s private aircraft at least eight times between 1993 and 1996, with Ghislaine Maxwell listed on four of those trips [8][9][6][5]. Passengers on the flights included Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump, and Eric Trump; one flight recorded only Trump and Epstein as occupants [8][6]. The DOJ has warned that some documents in the batch contain “untrue and sensationalist” claims about Trump, but the flight‑log entries are considered verified [5][8].
Documents Reference Ten Possible Co‑Conspirators, Including Maxwell and Wexner FBI emails from 2019 cite ten potential co‑conspirators, noting six subpoenas served and four pending, with the only unredacted names being Ghislaine Maxwell and Les Wexner [2][4][5][9]. Maxwell, already serving a 20‑year sentence since 2022, may or may not be among the ten referenced in a newly released internal document discussed by Rep. Ro Khanna [1][2]. Wexner’s lawyers have repeatedly denied any co‑conspirator status, stating he fully cooperated with investigators [2][4][5].
Lawmakers Intensify Calls for Full FBI‑302 Disclosure Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Robert Garcia have urged the Justice Department to release the complete FBI‑302 interview files, arguing they could reveal the identities of the unnamed co‑conspirators and explain prior investigative gaps [1][3]. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the partial releases as leaving “more questions than answers” and demanded a broader probe into Epstein’s network [6][7]. Survivor Haley Robson publicly called for President Trump’s impeachment over the handling of the file releases, targeting officials she says mishandled the investigation [3].
Fake Letter to Larry Nassar and Other Forged Materials Exposed Among the newly released items is a purported handwritten letter from Epstein to former teamster‑doctor Larry Nassar, which the DOJ and FBI have declared a fake due to mismatched handwriting, an incorrect return address, and a post‑mortem postmark [4][6][8][9]. A similarly fabricated prison‑cell video was traced to a 2020 YouTube upload, underscoring the need for careful verification of materials emerging from the dump [4][9]. These findings illustrate the challenges investigators face in separating authentic evidence from fabricated content within the massive archive [4][9].
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Newsweek: Khanna discusses Epstein file naming 10 co‑conspirators; names hidden in FBI files – Khanna tells MSNBC a confidential document lists ten co‑conspirators, urging release of FBI‑302 files; he notes survivors have identified “rich and powerful men” but names remain unreleased .
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BBC: DoJ releases Epstein files in new batch; redactions persist and Clinton, Trump associations surface – DOJ publishes thousands of pages, still heavily redacted; emails reveal Maxwell and Les Wexner, photos show Clinton and Trump jet flights, while officials claim some Trump claims are sensationalist .
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Newsweek: DOJ releases Epstein files; survivor calls for impeachment over handling of probe – DOJ releases 30,000 pages including Trump references and Mar‑a‑Lago subpoenas; survivor Haley Robson urges impeachment of Trump and officials; Garcia seeks IG probe of 1996 FBI inaction .
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BBC: DoJ Epstein file release reveals possible co‑conspirators, Trump ties and a fake letter – Largest tranche (11,000 docs) shows eight Trump flights with Maxwell, ten possible co‑conspirators, and a forged Epstein‑Nassar letter .
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The Hindu: Epstein files dump reveals Trump references; DOJ disputes some claims – New batch cites eight Trump jet trips, labels some Trump‑related claims “untrue”; Schumer calls for investigation of ten unnamed co‑conspirators .
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King5: Voluminous Epstein document release includes Trump mentions, but little revelatory news – DOJ’s biggest release yet contains flight logs confirming eight Trump trips, Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena, and a fake Nassar letter .
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AP: DOJ releases largest Epstein file batch with Trump mentions, but little new revelatory news – Near‑30,000‑page dump includes Trump flight records, fake Nassar letter, and Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena; Trump dismisses release as distraction .
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BBC: DoJ email shows Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times, including with Maxwell – Prosecutor email dated 7 Jan 2020 details eight Trump flights, four with Maxwell, and notes some released claims about Trump are untrue .
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CNN: DOJ releases Epstein files with more Trump references, potential co‑conspirators, and fake‑letter controversy – New batch highlights increased Trump mentions, 10 co‑conspirator emails, Mar‑a‑Lago subpoena, and a forged Nassar letter .
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BBC: Epstein files release includes photo of Andrew at Sandringham and Ferguson appearances – Photos of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson appear; Trump is scarcely mentioned in this batch .
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The Hindu: Photos of Bill Clinton appear in newly released Epstein files as White House shifts focus from Trump – First batch (Dec 19) shows Clinton in plane, pool, and hot tub photos; White House posts about images .
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AP: Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files – Initial release includes Clinton photos with redacted women and Maxwell; no dates provided, and Clinton’s spokesman denies any wrongdoing .
Timeline
1993‑1996 – DOJ flight logs show Donald Trump flies on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet at least eight times, with Ghislaine Maxwell aboard four trips and other passengers including Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump and Eric Trump; some flights list only Trump and Epstein, indicating direct contact during this period [3][2][5].
2001 – An email from an unidentified sender labeled “A” to Maxwell references “Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family” and asks for “inappropriate friends,” to which Maxwell replies she has found only “appropriate friends,” suggesting early coordination with elite circles [2].
2002 – Clinton’s travel records note he flies on Epstein’s jet for an Africa trip with Kevin Spacey and Chris Tucker, illustrating his documented association with Epstein before the scandal broke [9].
2011 – Sarah Ferguson emails a colleague calling Epstein her “supreme friend,” and charities later drop her as a patron after the disclosure, highlighting personal ties to Epstein among British royalty [4].
2019 – FBI emails reference ten possible co‑conspirators, note six subpoenas served in Florida, Boston, New York City and Connecticut, and identify an unserved subpoena to a “wealthy businessman in Ohio”; only Ghislaine Maxwell and Les Wexner appear unredacted, underscoring ongoing investigative focus on high‑profile associates [1][2][5][6].
Jan 7 2020 – A Southern District of New York prosecutor’s email states “Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Epstein’s private jet on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996,” and adds “I was never on Epstein’s plane,” quoting Trump’s denial of involvement [3][10].
2021 – Manhattan prosecutors issue at least two subpoenas to Mar‑a‑Lago seeking employment records tied to a redacted individual as part of the Maxwell trial preparation, and the club responds with a letter from its HR director, expanding the scope of Trump‑related material in the investigation [7][5][8][12].
2022 – Ghislaine Maxwell receives a 20‑year prison sentence for sex trafficking of minors and related offenses, a conviction that remains central to the ongoing probe of Epstein’s network [1][3][6].
Dec 19 2025 – DOJ releases the first batch of Epstein files, including several photos of former President Bill Clinton on a private plane, in a pool with Maxwell, and in a hot tub; Clinton’s spokesman says “the Epstein investigation isn’t about Bill Clinton,” and the White House posts the images on social media [9][11].
Dec 20 2025 – Additional documents reveal a photo of Prince Andrew lying on women’s laps at Sandringham with Maxwell nearby, and two redacted photos of Sarah Ferguson; an email from 2011 shows Ferguson calling Epstein her “supreme friend,” prompting charities to drop her patronage [4].
Dec 23 2025 – DOJ discharges its largest tranche yet—nearly 30,000 pages—containing flight records confirming Trump’s eight trips on Epstein’s jet, a fake letter to Larry Nassar, and a subpoena to Mar‑a‑Lago; Trump calls the release “a distraction,” and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says “it leaves more questions than answers” [8][12][5][10].
Dec 24 2025 – DOJ publishes thousands of pages, photos, videos and investigative documents in a new batch, still heavily redacted; Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says “hundreds of thousands of pages are still under review and not yet public,” while Clinton’s spokesman reiterates the photos are “decades‑old” and the White House defends transparency [1][7].
Dec 24 2025 – In the largest single batch of 11,000 documents, prosecutors highlight eight Trump flights, note many Trump‑related items are “media clippings” and label some claims “untrue and sensationalist”; the batch also flags a handwritten letter to Larry Nassar as fake, citing handwriting and postmark inconsistencies [2].
Dec 25 2025 – Rep. Ro Khanna tells MSNBC, “It would be irresponsible to speculate,” while urging the release of FBI 302 interview files that list the ten co‑conspirators, arguing that full disclosure would settle survivor questions; he notes additional Epstein‑related files are expected in the coming weeks [6].
Future (weeks after Dec 2025) – DOJ announces it will release “hundreds of thousands more pages” of Epstein‑related material in the coming weeks, promising further transparency despite ongoing redactions and survivor calls for full disclosure of co‑conspirator identities [1][6].
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Newsweek: Khanna discusses Epstein file naming 10 co-conspirators; names hidden in FBI files
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BBC: DoJ releases Epstein files in new batch; redactions persist and Clinton, Trump associations surface
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Newsweek: DOJ releases Epstein files; survivor calls for impeachment over handling of probe
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DOJ Releases Massive Epstein File Batch, Shows Trump Flew on Jet Eight Times
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The Hindu: Epstein files dump reveals Trump references; DOJ disputes some claims
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Voluminous Epstein document release includes Trump mentions, but little revelatory news
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AP: DOJ releases largest Epstein file batch with Trump mentions, but little new revelatory news
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CNN: DOJ releases Epstein files with more Trump references, potential co-conspirators, and fake-letter controversy
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BBC: Epstein files release includes photo of Andrew at Sandringham and Ferguson appearances
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Justice Department Releases Epstein Files Featuring Bill Clinton Photos, Sparks White House Response
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