Congressman Robert Garcia, who represents California’s 42nd district in the U.S. Congress, has publicly accused former President Donald Trump of orchestrating a White House cover-up regarding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. On September 3, 2025, Garcia posted several statements on his social media account addressing the issue and calling for transparency.
In a post made at 14:27 UTC, Garcia stated: “Trump is directing a White House cover-up of the Epstein files. He campaigned promising he would release them and now he’s flip-flopped. He’s hiding something.”
Later that day, at 15:56 UTC, Garcia reiterated his demand for action with another post: “This is a White House cover-up. Release the files NOW.”
By the evening, Garcia referenced public calls from survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell: “Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke out today and called for the full release of the Epstein files. Making the files public is crucial for transparency and closure for the victims. Release the files NOW.”
Robert Garcia began serving as a member of Congress in 2023 after replacing Ken Calvert as representative for California’s 42nd district. Born in Lima, Peru in 1977, Garcia currently resides in Long Beach and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach.
The debate over releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has persisted since his arrest and subsequent death in federal custody. Survivors have consistently urged authorities to make all relevant records public as part of efforts toward accountability and victim closure.
