Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates names do not appear in DOJ Epstein Library search bar

The site says some documents may not be searchable due to technical limits or handwritten formats
PUBLISHED DEC 20, 2025
High-profile names such as Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump are barely visible when searched in the Jeffrey Epstein files (Getty Images, Rick Friedman/Rick Friedman Photography/Corbis via Getty Images, Getty Images)
High-profile names such as Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump are barely visible when searched in the Jeffrey Epstein files (Getty Images, Rick Friedman/Rick Friedman Photography/Corbis via Getty Images, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: The Justice Department’s (DOJ) release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has stirred the political sphere. On Friday, December 19, thousands of pages tied to the late financier were made public. 

Yet, a notable absence has drawn attention; searches for President Donald Trump, Former President Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates return no results in the DOJ’s 'Epstein Library.'

Even though reports have linked these high-profile individuals to Epstein, their names do not show up in the search bar of the site. The released materials, made public after congressional pressure, include documents and photos with a lot of information hidden. 

A protest group called
A protest group called 'Hot Mess' hold up signs of Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump in front of the Federal courthouse on July 8, 2019 in New York City (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Searches for Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Bill Gates show no results

If the Justice Department’s site is opened, one can search for the names of high-profile figures linked to Epstein. Interestingly, searches for Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, or Bill Gates return: “No results found. Please try a different search.”

The site explains that 'due to technical limitations and the format of certain materials (e g, handwritten text), portions of these documents may not be electronically searchable or may produce unreliable search results.'

The Department of Justice website includes a note about the search functionality for documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case (@justicegov/ X)
The Department of Justice website includes a note about the search functionality for documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case (@justicegov/ X)

Bill Clinton, however, appears in some of the released photographs, as does the late pop singer Michael Jackson. Many other records remain heavily redacted, yet Clinton’s name does not appear in the search function. The same goes for Gates and Summers.

Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton and Diana Ross seen together in a newly released files by the Justice Department on December 19. (Department of Justice)
Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Diana Ross seen together in a newly released files by the Justice Department on December 19, 2025 (Department of Justice)

The released documents feature several celebrities, including Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and the late pop star Michael Jackson, both seen in photos with Epstein. The names of Ivana and Ivanka Trump also appear in the records.

Former Senators John Kerry and George Mitchell are listed, along with business figures like Jes Staley, former executive at JP Morgan and Barclays, and Leon Black, co-founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, as per Fortune.

Thousands of pages reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and network

According to The New York Times, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress that the Justice Department has identified about 1,200 victims of Jeffrey Epstein or their family members, and blacked out any information that could reveal their identities.

The release follows a congressional push last month that compelled the Trump administration to make the DOJ files public, even though some emails and photos from Epstein’s estate had already been released. 

Blanche told Fox News that 'several hundred thousand' pages would drop immediately, with 'several hundred thousand more' expected in the coming weeks. These records are part of a roughly 20,000-page collection from Epstein’s estate, released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 

Speaking about the files and documents, Trump has repeatedly said he has nothing to worry about, insisting there is nothing to hide and denying any connection to the late financier. At one point, he dismissed the controversy as a 'hoax,' claiming Democrats had 'created the Epstein files.'

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