A member of Congress says that after reviewing unredacted materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump’s name appears numerous times throughout the documents — a claim that is already fueling political debate and renewed scrutiny of the late financier’s records.

The congressman did not publicly release the documents he referenced, nor did he provide specific page counts or context for the alleged references. Still, his remarks have quickly circulated across political circles and social media.

Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors, maintained connections with a wide array of influential figures over decades. The indictment outlining the criminal allegations against him was made public by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, detailing accusations of a trafficking scheme spanning years.

Trump has acknowledged knowing Epstein socially during the 1990s and early 2000s but has consistently denied any involvement in criminal conduct tied to Epstein’s case. He has also stated that he severed ties with Epstein long before the financier’s arrest.

Legal experts note that the presence of a name in documents does not automatically indicate wrongdoing. High-profile figures may appear in contact lists, flight logs, correspondence, or deposition transcripts without being accused of criminal behavior.

The congressman’s statement reportedly refers to unredacted files that have not been broadly released to the public. Portions of Epstein-related court documents have been unsealed over time, but many remain partially redacted to protect victims’ identities and sensitive investigative details.

Following Epstein’s death in federal custody in August 2019 — officially ruled a suicide — the case remained under intense public scrutiny. A review conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice identified procedural failures at the detention facility but did not uncover evidence contradicting the medical examiner’s findings.