1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing to demand immediate congressional oversight regarding the Trump Department of Justice's deletion of a document from the Epstein Files release on January 30, 2026. This document, which contained complaints and allegations involving powerful individuals including Donald Trump, was removed from the DOJ website shortly after screenshots went viral on social media. While the document later reappeared, the timing and circumstances of its temporary removal raise serious questions about transparency and potential obstruction. The American people deserve to know why this document was deleted, who authorized its removal, and whether any additional redactions were made before it was restored. The fact that a federal agency would remove publicly released information immediately after it gained public attention suggests an attempt to suppress evidence rather than promote transparency. As one observer noted, deleting evidence is a crime. This incident demands independent investigation. I urge you to use your oversight authority to obtain answers from the Department of Justice regarding the chain of custody for these files, the decision-making process behind the deletion, and any communications between DOJ officials and the White House regarding this matter. Congress must also ensure that all Epstein-related documents are preserved and that no further tampering occurs. The integrity of our justice system depends on equal application of the law regardless of political power or personal connections. When documents implicating powerful individuals mysteriously disappear from government websites, it erodes public trust and suggests a two-tiered system of justice. I request that you publicly commit to investigating this matter and supporting legislation that would prevent executive branch interference in the preservation and release of evidence in cases involving public officials. The American people are watching, and we expect accountability.