House Democrats are preparing to renew their investigation into President Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein if they win control of the House in next month’s midterm elections. A 53-page report released Monday by Democratic staff on the House Judiciary Committee accuses the Justice Department of withholding evidence and improperly limiting scrutiny of allegations involving the president.

The report, released by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the committee’s top Democrat, identifies 11 women whose accounts the authors say connect Trump to Epstein’s activities. Five women, according to the report, have accused Trump of rape or sexual assault in circumstances involving Epstein. The allegations have not resulted in criminal findings against Trump, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to Epstein.

Democrats titled the report “The Case Against Donald Trump Emerging in the Epstein Files and DOJ’s Desperate Efforts to Cover It Up.” It argues that federal authorities have failed to disclose all records required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed into law in 2025. The authors also accuse the Justice Department of shutting down investigations and withholding evidence that could shed light on Epstein’s associates.

Raskin called for an independent special counsel to investigate Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators and what Democrats characterize as a Justice Department cover-up. He also demanded that the department provide the complete files required by law and cooperate with state and foreign prosecutors seeking evidence.

The report specifically criticizes Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney, over his questioning of Ghislaine Maxwell in 2025. Maxwell was convicted of helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Democratic staff alleges that Blanche improperly restricted questions during a two-day interview, including preventing Maxwell from discussing a survivor whose account implicated Trump.

The White House rejected the report’s conclusions. Spokesperson Lauren Bis told Politico that Trump had been “totally exonerated on anything related to Epstein.” Bis also argued that Trump had done more for Epstein’s victims than previous administrations by releasing thousands of documents, cooperating with congressional investigators and signing the transparency law. She pointed to Trump’s calls for investigations into Epstein’s Democratic associates.

Trump has said he and Epstein fell out years ago and that he barred Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago resort because of inappropriate behavior. The president has denied wrongdoing involving Epstein, while the White House maintains that his administration has taken steps to release records and investigate the disgraced financier’s network.

If Democrats take control of the House, they could use their majority to hold additional hearings, issue subpoenas, and investigate the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein-related records. Congress itself cannot appoint a special counsel, meaning the appointment would have to come through the executive branch. Democrats could also pursue legislation supporting investigations by state and foreign authorities.

The report’s release comes shortly before the November 3 midterm elections, with Epstein-related records and questions about the government’s handling of the case remaining politically contentious. Its allegations and interpretations of evidence are those of Democratic committee staff, not judicial findings that Trump committed a crime.