House Democrats release report alleging Trump ties to Jeffrey Epstein

House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a report on Monday calling for an independent investigation into President Donald Trump's alleged ties to late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The release comes eight days before the upcoming midterm elections. The Washington Examiner reported that the document was compiled by minority staff and spans 53 pages, while msnbc.com reported the staff document was 50 pages long. [1][2]

According to the Washington Examiner, the report alleges a growing body of evidence shows the president was an active participant in Epstein's crimes, citing testimony from 11 women who allege Donald Trump took part in the abuse of women. MSNBC reported that the unsigned staff report makes uncorroborated allegations while detailing discrepancies in the president's statements, laying out the case against Donald Trump and criticizing Justice Department actions. [1][2]

The United States House Committee on the Judiciary is a standing committee of the House of Representatives responsible for overseeing the administration of justice within federal courts, agencies, and law enforcement entities. Donald Trump developed a social and professional relationship with financier Jeffrey Epstein that began in the late 1980s, which included attending parties together and flying on Epstein's private jet. [12][13]

House Judiciary Committee Democrats are now calling for an independent special counsel to investigate the matter, msnbc.com reported. [2]