House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is sounding the alarm about what his months-long Epstein investigation is about to uncover, warning that the public may reject the truth once it comes out.
Speaking to Politico, Comer said he fears the final findings will be treated the same way the Warren Commission was after JFK’s assassination. According to him, “people simply will not believe what is coming.”
For months, the Oversight Committee has been digging through Epstein’s digital communications, financial trails, internal Justice Department files, and more than 65,000 pages of personal records. The panel has questioned Epstein’s closest associates and subpoenaed his estate, multiple banks, and DOJ officials tied to the original case.
The scope of the investigation is massive. It includes Epstein’s suspicious 2019 death in federal custody, how his trafficking network operated for years, and whether powerful officials helped enable or cover up his activities. The committee has collected sworn testimony from major political and financial figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, and executives from JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank.
A new bipartisan law now requires the Justice Department to release all unclassified Epstein documents within 30 days. President Donald Trump signed the law earlier this month. Even with this level of forced transparency, Comer says he expects disbelief from the public and the media once the truth hits the surface.
Comer accused Democrats of twisting the investigation by leaking selective documents, misrepresenting testimony, and fabricating misleading narratives. He said these efforts damage the transparency his team is trying to deliver for the American people and for survivors.
He admitted that the high-profile nature of Epstein’s connections made the investigation extremely challenging. Epstein’s ties to political elites, wealthy financiers, and academic insiders have created enormous public pressure and widespread speculation.
Comer said he initially hesitated to take on the case because of the conspiracy theories and massive expectations, but insisted that the victims deserve the truth regardless of the backlash.
Among the findings are internal documents showing how Epstein bought influence through access, donations, and favors to elite circles. Investigators are also mapping out money flows through his offshore accounts and properties in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The committee is still pushing for records from the Virgin Islands attorney general to identify individuals who may have participated in or supported Epstein’s operation.
To help identify suspects, Comer has asked female lawmakers on the committee to meet directly with survivors to gather names and details. Without those names, he said, creating what the public calls the “Epstein list” will be difficult.
Partisan fights and media games have further complicated the probe. Earlier this month, Democrats released misleading excerpts of Epstein’s “birthday book”, including a sketch wrongly linked to President Trump. Comer said these stunts distract from the fact that the system failed Epstein’s victims.
Despite the political chaos, Comer says the committee will finish its work. A final report is likely once the remaining financial and DOJ records are secured.
“This investigation is not about politics,” Comer said. “It is about uncovering the truth. And whether people believe it or not, we are going to expose what really happened.”