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House Oversight Republicans release final report on Epstein investigation, clears Trump of crimes

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House Oversight Republicans released their final report on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities, concluding that former President Donald Trump was not involved in Epstein’s sex trafficking operations. The report highlights systemic failures by law enforcement and federal prosecutors which allowed Epstein’s abuse to continue for years.
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As of November 10, 2026, the House Oversight Committee released a 137-page report revealing significant failures by federal authorities that allowed Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to continue sexually exploiting young women and girls for years. Led by Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., the committee’s investigation over 15 months uncovered potential conflicts of interest involving former federal prosecutors Matthew Menchel and another unnamed prosecutor who had previously dated Epstein's lawyer. The report also criticized financial institutions for overlooking signs of sex trafficking and disclosed that Menchel did not recuse himself from Epstein’s case after a romantic relationship ended, continuing to communicate with him post-agreement. Additionally, the committee could not verify an alleged photograph showing Menchel skiing with Epstein in Colorado in the early 2000s but raised concerns over possible undue influence on his decisions. The report did not find any evidence tying former President Donald Trump to Epstein's crimes despite Democrats' focus on linking them.

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The report found that President Donald Trump was not implicated in Epstein's sex trafficking operation, and his abuse continued for years because of repeated failures of law enforcement and federal prosecutors, Politico reported.
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Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released the final report Tuesday on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the federal government's handling of the criminal case against the late financier. asserted
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The report found that President Donald Trump was not implicated in Epstein's sex trafficking operation, and his abuse continued for years because of repeated failures of law enforcement and federal prosecutors, Politico reported. asserted
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