10.02.2026 14:20
U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury claimed that Donald Trump's name appears 38,000 times in the Epstein files, that the names of at least six men have been redacted in the documents, and that one of these individuals holds a high-ranking position in a foreign government, suggesting that the files have been deliberately covered up. Stansbury stated, "The U.S. government is actively trying to cover up the largest sexual abuse and trafficking scandal in U.S. history, and Trump is right at the center of it."
U.S. House of Representatives member Melanie Stansbury ignited a new debate in U.S. politics with her statements regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Stansbury claimed that the U.S. government is actively trying to cover up one of the largest sexual abuse and trafficking scandals in the country's history, asserting that Donald Trump is at the very center of this process.
"TRUMP'S NAME APPEARS 38,000 TIMES"
According to analyses in the foreign press, Stansbury pointed out in her speeches in Congress that Trump's name appears 38,000 times in the Epstein files. Stansbury emphasized that this intense reference cannot be explained as a coincidence, stating that the documents released to the public are only a limited portion and that the files are largely kept censored. Notably, Stansbury indicated that at least six men's names have been redacted in the Epstein files, mentioning that one of these individuals holds a "very high-level" position in a foreign government, while the others are well-known public figures.
Comments in the U.S. media have suggested that these censures strengthen the suspicion that critical connections to the Epstein network are being hidden from the public. It was reported that not only Democratic lawmakers but also some Republican figures have pressured for the files to be published in full and uncensored, while the Department of Justice defended the redactions on legal grounds. In contrast, Stansbury and her supporters argue that the current disclosures are far from transparent and reflect an approach aimed at protecting powerful individuals.
TRUMP'S CAMP DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS
From Trump's camp, there has been a clear denial against the accusations, asserting that the mere mention of his name in the files does not imply any criminal charge. However, the foreign press points out that this growing debate surrounding the Epstein documents has turned into not only a legal issue but also a political crisis. According to comments, as long as the redacted names and withheld sections remain undisclosed, it seems inevitable that the Epstein files will remain a topic of discussion in U.S. politics for a long time.