Trump Documents Missing in Epstein Files Highlight DOJ’s Missteps

New York Times
by Steve Eder and Devlin Barrett
March 11, 2026
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President Trump's documents were reportedly missing from Jeffrey Epstein files, highlighting DOJ missteps.

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In late July, an F.B.I. agent initiated a sensitive task concerning Jeffrey Epstein, providing a list of 14 prominent men. President Trump was listed at the top of this list. The article does not specify the nature of the "sensitive task" or what actions were taken next.

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An F.B.I. agent initiated a sensitive task concerning Jeffrey Epstein, including a list of prominent men.

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