Jeffrey Epstein’s Accusers to Meet With House Oversight Committee

Lawmakers Push Ahead With Epstein Inquiry

Despite efforts by the Trump administration to quiet public calls for more information, lawmakers are continuing to investigate Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of sex trafficking. On Tuesday, a House committee is scheduled to meet with 10 individuals who have accused Epstein of abuse, a move that underscores the persistence of bipartisan interest in the case.

Political Tensions Around the Case

President Trump and his allies have tried to downplay the matter, particularly as conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s 2019 death — ruled a suicide — continue to circulate. Many of Trump’s supporters have embraced claims that Epstein was part of a wider network of powerful figures involved in sex trafficking.

To counter the speculation, the administration released some documents. Attorney General Pam Bondi made about 200 pages available in February, and by July, both the Justice Department and the FBI concluded there was no secret client list and no evidence of blackmail.

Public Pressure and Congressional Divide

Still, public distrust remains high. A July Reuters/Ipsos poll found that nearly 70 percent of Americans believe the government is hiding information about Epstein. The controversy has even rattled Trump’s political base, prompting Speaker Mike Johnson to end the House summer recess early to avoid difficult votes on the subject.

Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) are pushing for a vote on a discharge petition that would demand the release of additional files. While the House cannot force the Justice Department to comply, such a vote would expose divisions among Republicans. Notably, prominent Trump allies like Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert have voiced support for Massie’s petition.

Calls for Transparency

Massie appealed publicly to Speaker Johnson, writing that the voices of victims should not be ignored. He also announced that the 10 accusers scheduled to meet with lawmakers would appear at a press conference on the Capitol steps Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Representative James Comer (R-KY), chair of the House Oversight Committee, has issued subpoenas for documents from both the Justice Department and Epstein’s estate. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate now serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, has also been subpoenaed for a deposition.

Maxwell’s Testimony

Last month, the Justice Department released a transcript of Maxwell’s July courthouse interview. In it, she dismissed many of the more sensational claims surrounding Epstein, insisting that several popular theories were false.