Three memos that describe four interviews conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2019 contain explicit but unsubstantiated claims that [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) sexually abused a woman when she was a minor in the early 1980s with the assistance of [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jeffrey-epstein), according to a Guardian review of those documents.
The Guardian obtained the missing FBI Form 302 reports, which memorialize 25 pages of agents’ notes from the four interviews conducted in the summer and fall of 2019. The notes describe how the woman came forward to tell agents she recognized Epstein from a photo sent by a childhood friend. Only the [first session](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01245620.pdf), in which she did not name Trump, made it into the public release. The Guardian has chosen not to publish the woman’s name.
I cannot believe anymore victims would want to come forward if Trump is involved in the past abuse. The scrutiny she’d face from the MAGA side and the press all over her. More info against Trump would be nice but if she decides not to come forward I can’t say that I blame her.
greywar777 on
The fact that they were singled out for illegal removal from the files kinda makes it clear there’s a guilty conscience working here.
B-Z_B-S on
Part of the reason that it’s unsubstantiated is because it was all swept under the rug and the DOJ is trying to cover it up. If the DOJ wanted to release the files and investigate what’s in them, they could. AG Pam Bondi doesn’t want to investigate.
Tokie-Dokie on
I wonder what the response from Trump, conservative media, Republicans, and MAGAts would be if there were claims in those files that Joe Biden forced a child’s head into his lap to suck his penis and punched her in the face when she refused. Similar to this silence, I’m sure.
GarageFridgeSoda on
It must genuinely take the guardian a lot of effort to make their headlines so wildly friendly to Trump while still pretending to be doing journalism about the files.
TintedApostle on
Funny how there is tons of claims and no investigations. Funny how Maxwell gets a new softer cell. Funny how Bondi withholds docs and pulls photos.
The suppression of evidence should be considered the greatest of evidence.
CarltonCatalina on
Explicit but Unsubstantiated was the name of my band in Jr. High.
GammaRaystogo on
Can you believe how many deranged mal-adjusted demented young girls (now old enough to be called women) have come forward with all these demented tales about our orange god? What have we become?
/S for the Rs and Magat reading this. Intellectual impairment can be so cruel…
THEREALMETALSTAUP on
It’s going to be the happiest day of my life when donald trump passes away , also when he goes to prison.
rgvtim on
Unsubstantiated? was it even investigated? Hard to substantiate something that you never look into.
ianrl337 on
And that is fine, he may not have (he did), but he tried to hide it. That is the problem, the coverup.
SFM_Hobb3s on
These people weren’t friends with Epstein because they shared a common love of golf. In a flat second, I believe Katie Johnson over any of these corrupt people.
Theferael_me on
“By their fruits shall they be known”
Trump is a sexual predator, criminal and traitor so why wouldn’t these allegations be true? They fit literally every single thing we know about him.
basketballsteven on
Bullshit it’s unsubstantiated because the DOJ got rid of 3 of the 4 FBI interviews with the victim, violated the law and removed 50+ pages, and the victim got a settlement from the Epstein estate but sure “unsubstantiated”.
My god. Instead of printing official Guardian verified at the top of the headline you might want to remove that and stop taking credit for this journalistic dreck.
No_Delivery_329 on
The cover up by the DOJ is what substantiates the claim that Trump is a pedophile. One of many. #releasethefiles
11CRT on
So what would substantiate if the victim’s testimony doesn’t count? Bite marks on someone’s genitalia? Is it big enough to bite?
TheBatemanFlex on
Unsubstantiated claim? They could’ve just said allegation.
bassplayerguy on
He abuses the human species by his very existence.
liptickletaffy on
Marcy Wheeler at [emptywheel.com](http://emptywheel.com) has an article today on this. The woman refused to go forward with charges in 2019, it was originally reported by a friend and some of the dates are iffy, such as when she claimed Epstein and Trump were together they had not yet been known to associate. If the Dems go in blazing and it turns out false it can be used to discredit them.
There is a coverup for sure and Todd Blanche knows Maxwell got the interviews in discovery in 2021. Looks like a perjury trap to keep her on side. Like always concentrate on the coverup.
Mahraganat on
Plenty of room for substantiation behind those millions of black bars in the files, or in the 3 million or more pages not yet released
tracyinge on
Interview him, maybe he’ll incriminate himself like he did with E Jean Carroll
donkeyWoof on
Can the person that is accusing not speak up?
AndyB1976 on
Was it Ivanka? It was, wasn’t it?
>Trump is willing to engage in the discussion about his own daughter, telling Stern that she did not get implants.
>“She’s actually always been very voluptuous,” Trump responds. “She’s tall, she’s almost 6 feet tall and she’s been, she’s an amazing beauty.”
>In another interview, from September 2004, Stern asks Trump if he can call Ivanka “a piece of ass,” to which Trump responds in the affirmative.
>“My daughter is beautiful, Ivanka,” says Trump.
>“By the way, your daughter,” says Stern.
>“She’s beautiful,” responds Trump.
>“Can I say this? A piece of ass,” Stern responds.
>“Yeah,” says Trump.
RobertDeNircrow on
Hes already a proven rapist of adult women.
Hes already s convicted felon.
When will the media start treating him as such.
**”Rapist and Felon, Donald Trump, Accused of Abuse of a Minor in Explicit Testimonial.”**
accidentsneverhappen on
Substantiated or not, Republicans should be calling for his resignation. Can you really defend teaming up with someone who likely raped dozens of children? Cut him loose for fuck sake
Brief_Night_9239 on
Asking DOJ and FBI to investigate this is like asking is Donald Trump a kind and religious man…
Metal_Icarus on
Can someone just leak the files that implicate trump already
LouDog0187 on
They’re covering for him. He’s guilty of something. Im no Constitutional law professor or anything but Jesus Christ, it’s as clear as day.
Dissidant on
Get the impression this will play out like the Saville thing did over here
Bugger all done beyond speculation while living, the moment that does change it all comes out as inner circle scrambles to distance themselves and virtual signal about the big bad they previously rallied behind, while the bodies still warm
The aristocracy/wealth class are the absolute biggest degenerates of the lot by a country mile
AgitatedStranger9698 on
He sues everyone who makes a claim.against him. He’s lost everyone that went to trial.
Hes never sued that accuser. Makes you wonder huh?
RobotPhoto on
Well considering Epstein and maxwell were mods here I’m not surprised the “unsubstanstiated” dude there are six million files OP lol.
captaincink on
is this surprising to anyone? nope. and to his inner circle, it’s the least surprising of all. they already knew this about him and shoved him down the country’s throat anyway. it’s the sickest and most repugnant group of people to ever take power in our country.
CatalyticDragon on
Unsubstantiated because it’s never been investigated.
CarmineFields on
There was at least one separate witness.
What does it take to be “substantiated”?
Sanjuro7880 on
He was accused of this in 2016 before the election. A victim swore to this that Trump forced her at 13.
NegotiationSea7008 on
More than one
“XXX was recently interviewed by an FBI Agent, however he felt “triggered” as a victim and did not report all of the information.
XXX had recordings of Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell discussing marketing strategies for high profile sex parties at the Donald Trump Golf Course; XXX however, mailed the recordings to a lawyer in the Cayman Islands. XXX was part of the Sinaloa Cartel and worked closely with Epstein and Maxwell; however, he was able to walk away from the cartel due to his status with Epstein and Maxwell. In the recordings, Trump stated he was aware of the underage sex parties and charged the house money of the golf course to fund the sex parties.
XXX witnessed Robin Leach strangle a young girl during a sex party. He claims she is buried behind the 19th hole at the Donald Trump Golf Course. XXX is aware of three separate occasions in which girls were murdered and buried there.”
“Hi so it’s bugged me a bit why you guys got silent every time I brought up Trump. I sure hope you guys are going after him for being a rapist. And sure hope you’re talking to this poor girl, if she’s even alive still alive
XXX attorney to Jane Doe,
contacted the Public Access Line unit to report the sexual exploitation and rape of a minor child of 13 years of age by Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, case no.:XXX
Meagher stated that his client, Jane Doe, was enticed to cross state lines to visit with Epstein and Trump to perform sexual acts on both adult men at special parties hosted by Epstein. Doe was told that this was to further her modeling career and something that she had to do.
How about the spawns of other accusations. How about the 34 felony convictions. How about being found civilly liable for a rape. How about openly talking about how he can do what he wants, like grabbing women and walking into dressing rooms. How about the fact he is mentioned more times in the Epstein files than Jesus in the bible. So when someone makes an accusation and the FBI and DOJ has hidden and protected pedophiles for so long, maybe just maybe there is something about claim, how many claims are there? Is it reasonable to believe. I think it’s enough to warrant a full investigation by an impartial party.
Western-Corner-431 on
Whose job is it to substantiate or disprove it? Cause no one is doing that
Relative-Cicada2099 on
Unsubstantiated because they aren’t investigating! They are covering up.
leighla33 on
So you want me to believe that some girl goes to the FBI, talks to them at least 4 times about this abuse but it’s just made up. Come on man…how many people have filed suits against him.
LonelyRazzmatazz8071 on
A substantial witness is one whose testimony is crucial, credible, and of solid value, providing essential evidence that a reasonable person could accept as adequate to support a legal conclusion. They offer key facts directly impacting the core of a case rather than minor or peripheral details.
Jerk182 on
People have been saying for years that Putin has some sort of video on Trump when Trump was visiting Russia years ago. Pee tapes or something, but I’ll bet it’s way worse than that.
willismthomp on
Is that way they cover them up because they’re unsubstantiated?
Cyndakill88 on
40,000 times unsubstantiated
NockerLacsap on
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it probably fucked the duck on Epstein’s Island
BlumbleBee123B on
You mean documented testimony
Responsible_Ladder25 on
Why work so hard to cover it up if there is no there, there?
kevendo on
Not “unsubstantiated”, just not yet proven. And the original accusations lacked the context of the full Epstein guilt, the facts of the existence of a child sex trafficking ring run by his longtime friend.
In the abstracts, how could Trump have raped a random 13-year-old gils?.
But add the fact that Trump’s best friends was a known, convicted pedophile and sex trafficker and it’s no longer abstract.
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*From The Guardian:*
Three memos that describe four interviews conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2019 contain explicit but unsubstantiated claims that [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) sexually abused a woman when she was a minor in the early 1980s with the assistance of [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jeffrey-epstein), according to a Guardian review of those documents.
The Department of Justice did not release those records when it uploaded millions of pages of files related to Epstein beginning in December. The existence of the missing documents was first reported by independent journalist [Roger Sollenberger](https://sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/fbi-interviewed-trump-accuser-epstein) and subsequently confirmed by [NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5723968/epstein-files-trump-accusation-maxwell), causing outrage in Washington and sparking an [investigation](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/24/democrats-epstein-trump) from congressional Democrats.
The Guardian obtained the missing FBI Form 302 reports, which memorialize 25 pages of agents’ notes from the four interviews conducted in the summer and fall of 2019. The notes describe how the woman came forward to tell agents she recognized Epstein from a photo sent by a childhood friend. Only the [first session](https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01245620.pdf), in which she did not name Trump, made it into the public release. The Guardian has chosen not to publish the woman’s name.
[*You can read the full story for free at this link.*](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/trump-epstein-files-fbi?referring_host=Reddit&utm_campaign=guardianacct)
I cannot believe anymore victims would want to come forward if Trump is involved in the past abuse. The scrutiny she’d face from the MAGA side and the press all over her. More info against Trump would be nice but if she decides not to come forward I can’t say that I blame her.
The fact that they were singled out for illegal removal from the files kinda makes it clear there’s a guilty conscience working here.
Part of the reason that it’s unsubstantiated is because it was all swept under the rug and the DOJ is trying to cover it up. If the DOJ wanted to release the files and investigate what’s in them, they could. AG Pam Bondi doesn’t want to investigate.
I wonder what the response from Trump, conservative media, Republicans, and MAGAts would be if there were claims in those files that Joe Biden forced a child’s head into his lap to suck his penis and punched her in the face when she refused. Similar to this silence, I’m sure.
It must genuinely take the guardian a lot of effort to make their headlines so wildly friendly to Trump while still pretending to be doing journalism about the files.
Funny how there is tons of claims and no investigations. Funny how Maxwell gets a new softer cell. Funny how Bondi withholds docs and pulls photos.
The suppression of evidence should be considered the greatest of evidence.
Explicit but Unsubstantiated was the name of my band in Jr. High.
Can you believe how many deranged mal-adjusted demented young girls (now old enough to be called women) have come forward with all these demented tales about our orange god? What have we become?
/S for the Rs and Magat reading this. Intellectual impairment can be so cruel…
It’s going to be the happiest day of my life when donald trump passes away , also when he goes to prison.
Unsubstantiated? was it even investigated? Hard to substantiate something that you never look into.
And that is fine, he may not have (he did), but he tried to hide it. That is the problem, the coverup.
These people weren’t friends with Epstein because they shared a common love of golf. In a flat second, I believe Katie Johnson over any of these corrupt people.
“By their fruits shall they be known”
Trump is a sexual predator, criminal and traitor so why wouldn’t these allegations be true? They fit literally every single thing we know about him.
Bullshit it’s unsubstantiated because the DOJ got rid of 3 of the 4 FBI interviews with the victim, violated the law and removed 50+ pages, and the victim got a settlement from the Epstein estate but sure “unsubstantiated”.
My god. Instead of printing official Guardian verified at the top of the headline you might want to remove that and stop taking credit for this journalistic dreck.
The cover up by the DOJ is what substantiates the claim that Trump is a pedophile. One of many. #releasethefiles
So what would substantiate if the victim’s testimony doesn’t count? Bite marks on someone’s genitalia? Is it big enough to bite?
Unsubstantiated claim? They could’ve just said allegation.
He abuses the human species by his very existence.
Marcy Wheeler at [emptywheel.com](http://emptywheel.com) has an article today on this. The woman refused to go forward with charges in 2019, it was originally reported by a friend and some of the dates are iffy, such as when she claimed Epstein and Trump were together they had not yet been known to associate. If the Dems go in blazing and it turns out false it can be used to discredit them.
There is a coverup for sure and Todd Blanche knows Maxwell got the interviews in discovery in 2021. Looks like a perjury trap to keep her on side. Like always concentrate on the coverup.
Plenty of room for substantiation behind those millions of black bars in the files, or in the 3 million or more pages not yet released
Interview him, maybe he’ll incriminate himself like he did with E Jean Carroll
Can the person that is accusing not speak up?
Was it Ivanka? It was, wasn’t it?
>Trump is willing to engage in the discussion about his own daughter, telling Stern that she did not get implants.
>“She’s actually always been very voluptuous,” Trump responds. “She’s tall, she’s almost 6 feet tall and she’s been, she’s an amazing beauty.”
>In another interview, from September 2004, Stern asks Trump if he can call Ivanka “a piece of ass,” to which Trump responds in the affirmative.
>“My daughter is beautiful, Ivanka,” says Trump.
>“By the way, your daughter,” says Stern.
>“She’s beautiful,” responds Trump.
>“Can I say this? A piece of ass,” Stern responds.
>“Yeah,” says Trump.
Hes already a proven rapist of adult women.
Hes already s convicted felon.
When will the media start treating him as such.
**”Rapist and Felon, Donald Trump, Accused of Abuse of a Minor in Explicit Testimonial.”**
Substantiated or not, Republicans should be calling for his resignation. Can you really defend teaming up with someone who likely raped dozens of children? Cut him loose for fuck sake
Asking DOJ and FBI to investigate this is like asking is Donald Trump a kind and religious man…
Can someone just leak the files that implicate trump already
They’re covering for him. He’s guilty of something. Im no Constitutional law professor or anything but Jesus Christ, it’s as clear as day.
Get the impression this will play out like the Saville thing did over here
Bugger all done beyond speculation while living, the moment that does change it all comes out as inner circle scrambles to distance themselves and virtual signal about the big bad they previously rallied behind, while the bodies still warm
The aristocracy/wealth class are the absolute biggest degenerates of the lot by a country mile
He sues everyone who makes a claim.against him. He’s lost everyone that went to trial.
Hes never sued that accuser. Makes you wonder huh?
Well considering Epstein and maxwell were mods here I’m not surprised the “unsubstanstiated” dude there are six million files OP lol.
is this surprising to anyone? nope. and to his inner circle, it’s the least surprising of all. they already knew this about him and shoved him down the country’s throat anyway. it’s the sickest and most repugnant group of people to ever take power in our country.
Unsubstantiated because it’s never been investigated.
There was at least one separate witness.
What does it take to be “substantiated”?
He was accused of this in 2016 before the election. A victim swore to this that Trump forced her at 13.
More than one
“XXX was recently interviewed by an FBI Agent, however he felt “triggered” as a victim and did not report all of the information.
XXX had recordings of Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell discussing marketing strategies for high profile sex parties at the Donald Trump Golf Course; XXX however, mailed the recordings to a lawyer in the Cayman Islands. XXX was part of the Sinaloa Cartel and worked closely with Epstein and Maxwell; however, he was able to walk away from the cartel due to his status with Epstein and Maxwell. In the recordings, Trump stated he was aware of the underage sex parties and charged the house money of the golf course to fund the sex parties.
XXX witnessed Robin Leach strangle a young girl during a sex party. He claims she is buried behind the 19th hole at the Donald Trump Golf Course. XXX is aware of three separate occasions in which girls were murdered and buried there.”
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01249507.pdf
“Hi so it’s bugged me a bit why you guys got silent every time I brought up Trump. I sure hope you guys are going after him for being a rapist. And sure hope you’re talking to this poor girl, if she’s even alive still alive
Page 13
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01227447.pdf
XXX attorney to Jane Doe,
contacted the Public Access Line unit to report the sexual exploitation and rape of a minor child of 13 years of age by Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, case no.:XXX
Meagher stated that his client, Jane Doe, was enticed to cross state lines to visit with Epstein and Trump to perform sexual acts on both adult men at special parties hosted by Epstein. Doe was told that this was to further her modeling career and something that she had to do.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00129126.pdf
How about the spawns of other accusations. How about the 34 felony convictions. How about being found civilly liable for a rape. How about openly talking about how he can do what he wants, like grabbing women and walking into dressing rooms. How about the fact he is mentioned more times in the Epstein files than Jesus in the bible. So when someone makes an accusation and the FBI and DOJ has hidden and protected pedophiles for so long, maybe just maybe there is something about claim, how many claims are there? Is it reasonable to believe. I think it’s enough to warrant a full investigation by an impartial party.
Whose job is it to substantiate or disprove it? Cause no one is doing that
Unsubstantiated because they aren’t investigating! They are covering up.
So you want me to believe that some girl goes to the FBI, talks to them at least 4 times about this abuse but it’s just made up. Come on man…how many people have filed suits against him.
A substantial witness is one whose testimony is crucial, credible, and of solid value, providing essential evidence that a reasonable person could accept as adequate to support a legal conclusion. They offer key facts directly impacting the core of a case rather than minor or peripheral details.
People have been saying for years that Putin has some sort of video on Trump when Trump was visiting Russia years ago. Pee tapes or something, but I’ll bet it’s way worse than that.
Is that way they cover them up because they’re unsubstantiated?
40,000 times unsubstantiated
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it probably fucked the duck on Epstein’s Island
You mean documented testimony
Why work so hard to cover it up if there is no there, there?
Not “unsubstantiated”, just not yet proven. And the original accusations lacked the context of the full Epstein guilt, the facts of the existence of a child sex trafficking ring run by his longtime friend.
In the abstracts, how could Trump have raped a random 13-year-old gils?.
But add the fact that Trump’s best friends was a known, convicted pedophile and sex trafficker and it’s no longer abstract.