Trump Didn’t Do Anything Wrong? Well, a Deleted DOJ File Just Surfaced, Dragging Him Straight Into the Epstein Scandal

A previously removed Justice Department file from the Jeffrey Epstein document release has resurfaced, containing an unverified 2020 FBI tip alleging that guests at an Epstein-linked party in Palm Beach were invited to a separate event at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort—one described as “for prostitutes.”

The allegation, recorded as part of routine tip intake and labeled unverified, briefly appeared in the DOJ’s public release before being pulled without explanation, reigniting scrutiny of the administration’s handling of the mandated Epstein disclosures.

The document, an FBI summary of an October 2020 tip from an unidentified woman, describes a 2000 party at a home she believed belonged to Epstein. The tipster claimed she was invited by a friend, “Lisa Villeneuve” (a name not previously publicly tied to Epstein), and introduced to individuals who openly discussed sex and drugs.

What We Know About “The Tip”

According to the partially redacted FBI summary, the tipster met Villeneuve as hospital roommates in 2000. After discharge, Villeneuve allegedly invited her to a Christmas-time party on Palm Beach Island.

Before the event, Villeneuve introduced the tipster to “Bobby Cox,” described as a “model scout.” Villeneuve reportedly laughed and corrected him: “No, you’re a pimp.”

Inside the alleged Epstein property, the tipster said she was warned to stay close and avoid certain rooms. She was introduced to “Curt Schmidt” (identified as the current CEO of Blue Buffalo), who asked if she was “cool.” When clarified, the conversation allegedly turned to s*x and drugs.

The critical passage: “Villeneuve took [the tipster] back inside and someone told the party that Donald Trump had invited them all to a party at Mar a Lago.”

The tipster expressed interest in attending, but Villeneuve allegedly responded: “It wasn’t that kind of party, it was for prostitutes.”

The summary emphasizes the information is unverified and uncorroborated. No follow-up investigation is noted, and no charges stemmed from the tip.

The document was part of nearly 30,000 pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed requiring full disclosure by December 19. The DOJ missed the deadline, posted a partial batch, and later removed several files—including this one—before restoring some amid backlash.

The Justice Department addressed the controversy Tuesday: “Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear: the claims are unfounded and false, and if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”

The Department of Justice has officially released nearly 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be…

— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) December 23, 2025

The statement did not explain the file’s removal or confirm its authenticity, only asserting the claims lack credibility.

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Trump has acknowledged a past social relationship with Epstein, calling him a “terrific guy” in 2002 who liked “beautiful women… on the younger side,” but claiming they fell out years before Epstein’s arrest.

Photos from released files show Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, though none depict misconduct.

The tip does not allege Trump attended the Epstein party or knew of any illicit activity. It claims guests were told of a separate Mar-a-Lago invitation described as “for prostitutes.”

No individual named “Lisa Villeneuve” has been publicly linked to Epstein previously. “Bobby Cox” and “Curt Schmidt” are common names, and no connection to wrongdoing has been established.

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The file’s brief appearance and removal have fueled accusations of selective disclosure. Democrats, led by Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, have threatened legal action against the DOJ for noncompliance with the Transparency Act. Calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s impeachment have grown.

The incident highlights the challenges of full disclosure in a case involving powerful figures. Unverified tips are routine in FBI intake but rarely publicized. Their inclusion—then removal—raises questions about curation and intent.

For Trump, the allegation—though unproven and decades old—revives uncomfortable associations. The administration’s defensive posture and “weaponized already” argument echoes past dismissals but struggles against the Epstein case’s history of delayed accountability.