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House Democrats Call for Special Counsel in Epstein Investigation (10/27/26)
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House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for the appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, potential Epstein co-conspirators, and what Democrats characterize as a Justice Department effort to obstruct or shut down further investigation. The demand came in a new committee staff report released October 26, which compiled allegations and accounts involving 11 women and argued that the available evidence warrants an investigation independent of Trump’s own Justice Department. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin said DOJ officials appointed by Trump could not credibly investigate allegations involving the president while simultaneously deciding what Epstein evidence to disclose, what investigative avenues to pursue and whether to cooperate with other law-enforcement agencies. The report therefore called for a special counsel with the independence to examine the allegations, determine whether other Epstein associates committed crimes and investigate whether DOJ officials improperly interfered with those efforts.
The Democrats also tied the special-counsel demand to their broader accusation that DOJ has repeatedly restricted scrutiny of Epstein’s network. They pointed to the termination of an Epstein-related federal investigation, disputes over evidence released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and allegations that DOJ has failed to fully cooperate with state and foreign authorities investigating Epstein associates. The report specifically argued that the same department facing accusations of withholding evidence should not be trusted as the final arbiter of whether the president or other powerful figures require investigation. Congress itself cannot appoint a special counsel, so the recommendation would ultimately require action within the Justice Department, but Democrats are making clear that they intend to continue pursuing the issue through congressional investigations and legislation—particularly if they gain control of the House after the midterm elections. Trump has denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
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House Judiciary Democrats want a special counsel to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein - Live Updates - POLITICO
The Democrats also tied the special-counsel demand to their broader accusation that DOJ has repeatedly restricted scrutiny of Epstein’s network. They pointed to the termination of an Epstein-related federal investigation, disputes over evidence released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and allegations that DOJ has failed to fully cooperate with state and foreign authorities investigating Epstein associates. The report specifically argued that the same department facing accusations of withholding evidence should not be trusted as the final arbiter of whether the president or other powerful figures require investigation. Congress itself cannot appoint a special counsel, so the recommendation would ultimately require action within the Justice Department, but Democrats are making clear that they intend to continue pursuing the issue through congressional investigations and legislation—particularly if they gain control of the House after the midterm elections. Trump has denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
to contact me:
bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
source:
House Judiciary Democrats want a special counsel to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein - Live Updates - POLITICO