To: House Committee on Oversight
Call for Investigation: DOJ Handling & Congressional Misrepresentation of "Tr*mpstein" Documents
I am a concerned constituent writing to ask that the Committee investigate the actions and public statements of certain House Members regarding the “Tr*mpstein” Files Transparency Act and the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey *pstein–related documents.
When Congress passed this bipartisan law and President Donald Trump signed it in November 2025, the goal was simple and moral: to ensure transparency, accountability, and justice for *pstein’s many victims. The Act requires the release of all unclassified federal records related to *pstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, with only narrow exceptions for things like victim privacy, national security, or active investigations.
Unfortunately, the Department of Justice’s implementation of this law has fallen far short of that promise. Reports show that review of millions of pages of records has been restricted to just a few congressional computers, making real oversight nearly impossible. Meanwhile, public messaging from some Members of Congress has shifted from demanding transparency to defending secrecy and downplaying the ongoing harm to survivors.
Even more troubling, new reporting on February 24, 2026 revealed that DOJ appears to have withheld and even removed dozens of pages of FBI interviews and notes from the public database — specifically in a case involving a survivor who accused Donald Trump of s*xually assaulting her when she was a minor. An index from the Ghislaine Maxwell prosecution shows at least four interviews with this survivor, totaling more than fifty pages, but only one is in the public database. Lawmakers who reviewed the full, unredacted files say the DOJ illegally withheld those documents and removed references to Trump entirely. If that’s true, it means critical evidence was erased from the public record in direct violation of the law’s intent and spirit (see, for example, NPR, “DOJ removed, withheld Epstein files related to accusations against Trump,” Feb. 24, 2026; ABC News, “DOJ appears to have withheld some Epstein documents containing allegations against Trump,” Feb. 24, 2026).
Given these facts, I find it deeply misleading for anyone to claim that DOJ has “fully complied” or that there is “nothing more to see.” Yet some House Republicans continue to publicly repeat those lines, ignoring the incomplete releases, the thousands of victims whose stories are still buried, and the millions of pages that remain out of reach.
I am also concerned that:
- Some Members talk about “transparency” while suppressing evidence or defending DOJ decisions that limit access to the files.
- Others point to cherry‑picked documents as proof that the story is over, even though bipartisan sources say much more remains concealed.
- And when legitimate oversight questions are raised, they are dismissed as “witch hunts” or partisan attacks, rather than treated as the bipartisan accountability effort they were meant to be.
When Members misrepresent their own statute or minimize survivors’ experiences, they undermine both the Committee’s mission and the public’s trust.
I respectfully ask the Committee to:
- Hold a public hearing focused on DOJ’s handling of victim cases that were shut down or blocked in the *pstein matter, including the case reported this week.
- Require DOJ to provide a public explanation of why that survivor’s case was closed, and how that decision aligns with the law.
- Request internal DOJ memos, guidance, and decision documents related to the law’s exemptions and their application in this case.
- Review public statements by Members regarding DOJ compliance, compare them to the facts, and, if necessary, issue corrective findings or refer serious misrepresentations to the Ethics Committee.
Finally, I urge Members to center survivors in this process. Victims have asked for honesty and accountability, not more political posturing. They deserve to be heard safely, fully, and with dignity.
I submit this petition in good faith and under my constitutional right to seek redress from my government. I respectfully request a written response outlining what steps, if any, the Committee plans to take.
Why is this important?
This petition matters because the “Tr*mpstein” Files Transparency Act was meant to finally shine a light on one of the most powerful criminal networks in modern history and to deliver real accountability for the victims of Jeffrey *pstein and his associates. When the Department of Justice withholds or alters records, especially those tied to serious allegations. It undermines the rule of law and weakens the public’s faith that justice applies to everyone, no matter how powerful they are.
Congress promised transparency and bipartisan oversight, not selective disclosure or partisan spin. When lawmakers misrepresent what the law requires or ignore the DOJ’s failure to release key evidence, it betrays survivors who have already spent years fighting to be heard.
Calling for a full and fair investigation isn’t about politics. It’s about restoring integrity to our institutions, protecting victims’ rights, and proving that no one is beyond accountability when truth and justice are on the line.
How it will be delivered
Email to House Oversight Committee