March 26, 2026 |
Dear Mr. Neece, Thank you for contacting me about the Epstein files. I share your concerns and am grateful that you took the time to reach out to me. In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. For decades, he perpetrated widespread sexual abuse and the trafficking of minors, leaving survivors to carry the profound trauma of his actions. Many of these individuals have spent over twenty years seeking justice, accountability, and transparency—yet the legal system has repeatedly fallen short, compounding their suffering and delaying the closure they deserve. When he was running for office, President Trump pledged to release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Yet, in July, the Justice Department reversed course, claiming a “systemic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list,’” breaking a clear promise to the American people. The President has repeatedly avoided questions about Epstein, his ties to him, and any potential connections to the list. Instead, the Trump Administration has sought to shift attention elsewhere, including attempts to undermine the Intelligence Community Assessment that debunked claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election and his illegal actions in Venezuela. In response to the stonewalling by the Trump Administration, I joined my colleagues in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all remaining files related to Epstein. DOJ has released millions of pages of files, though this is likely just a fraction of all the files on Epstein. When questioned before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Attorney General Bondi provided limited detail and did not offer a clear justification for the Administration’s handling of the files. The American people deserve transparency, accountability, and answers—not political maneuvering. President Trump made a promise, and it is past time for him to deliver on it. In the coming months, I will closely monitor this situation. I will keep your concerns in mind and will continue to call for the release of the files. Sincerely, James A. Himes Member of Congress |
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