All In with Chris Hayes ‘Most suspicious evidence yet’: Missing Epstein files include Trump accuser interviews
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Feb 26, 2026 
Chris Murphy, a senator focused on foreign policy; J.B. Pritzker, Illinois governor working on public safety and recovery; Ted Lieu, former federal prosecutor on legal oversight. They unpack missing FBI memos tied to Epstein and alleged Trump misconduct. They debate DOJ transparency, calls for special investigation, Chicago’s recovery and costs from federal interventions, and rising U.S. military posture near Iran.
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DOJ Responses Shift As Reporting Reveals Gaps
- The DOJ's public explanations for withholding documents shifted from 'nothing deleted' to claiming possible ongoing investigations.
- Chris Hayes and reporting note the index proves the FBI has those files even though they're not online, undermining DOJ's first statement.
Handwritten Notes From 'Jane' Interview Are Not Online
- Additional FBI interview notes for a woman known as Jane are also missing from the DOJ site.
- Jane testified at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial and alleged Epstein introduced her to Trump at Mar-a-Lago when she was 14, yet handwritten notes are absent online.
Withheld Files Block Public Verification Of Allegations
- Presence of a name in the files doesn't equal guilt, but the withheld documents prevent public verification of allegations against Trump.
- Hayes underscores that files could exonerate Trump, but nondisclosure raises suspicion about motive.