Kash Patel Grilled on Trump's Name in Epstein Files by Rep. Dan Goldman

Inquiry into Trump's Name in Epstein Files

• 🎯 Rep. Dan Goldman questioned FBI Director Kash Patel regarding the presence of Donald Trump's name within the Jeffrey Epstein files.
• 🗣️ Patel stated that the FBI has released information indicating where President Trump's name appears in the Epstein files, along with all other credible information legally permissible to release.

Court Orders and Secrecy

• ⚖️ Goldman pressed Patel on whether court orders, specifically referencing Rule 6E concerning grand jury testimony, prohibit the release of certain documents.
• 📄 Patel confirmed that court orders and sealed documents are a factor, but Goldman contested that some of these documents, like those unsealed for Ghislaine Maxwell's discovery, are no longer sealed.

Video Content and Release Policies

• 🚫 Patel clarified that his testimony did not pertain to the release of videos, stating that the overwhelming majority of seized video material is pornographic or child sexual abuse material downloaded from the internet, which will not be released.
• ❓ Goldman questioned why videos potentially relevant to other individuals trafficked by Epstein, such as Prince Andrew, have not been released if they exist and are under FBI control.
• 🔍 Patel asserted that all collected videos have been examined for years and utilized for prosecutions, and to his knowledge, no other videos collected pursuant to search warrants relate to individuals engaged with Epstein in underage sex trafficking.

Witness Statements and Protective Orders

• 📝 Goldman inquired about the release of witness interview statements (302s), arguing they are not subject to grand jury secrecy rules or fictional sealed orders.
• 🔒 Patel maintained that the FBI is releasing as much as legally allowed, citing protective orders and sealed court documents as reasons for non-release.
• 🏛️ Goldman challenged Patel, stating that witness statements are not under protective order and questioning why the DOJ has not sought to unseal them, similar to their actions for grand jury testimony.

Allegations of Cover-Up

• 📢 Goldman accused Patel of hiding the Epstein files and being part of a cover-up.
• ❌ Patel vehemently denied these allegations, calling them patently and categorically false and emphasizing his commitment to protecting victims.