Epstein Files: Trump ‘compromised by Israel’, son-in-law's influence cited in FBI report

An FBI report, citing a “credible” confidential human source, claimed that Trump had been “compromised by Israel”.

Published on: Feb 1, 2026, 10:12:44 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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The names of US President Donald Trump and his close aides surfaced many times as the US Justice Department released new set of documents linked to the investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday.

In one of these claims, an FBI report, citing a “credible” confidential human source, showed that Trump had been “compromised by Israel”.

The report also suggested that Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, had exercised excessive influence over both Trump’s business empire and his presidency. The report further claimed that Kushner’s family was allegedly linked to corruption.

“CHS advised that this was a real collusion story Trump has been compromised by Israel. and Kushner is thereal brains behind his organization andhis Presidency,” the report read.

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It also revisited Kushner’s family background, noting that his father had previously been convicted on financial charges before later receiving a presidential pardon from Trump.

Questions over Russian investments

The CHS told the FBI that Kushner had moved large sums of Russian investment money and failed to properly disclose certain interests tied to Russian state-linked entities.

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The report pointed to Kushner’s stake in Cadre, a real estate investment platform, as a potential area of concern.

The document also referred to earlier reporting on Trump’s real estate dealings. It highlighted a Beverly Hills mansion deal in which Trump purchased a property for about USD 41 million and later sold it for USD 95 million to a shell company with foreign links. The CHS described the transaction as having “oddities and red flags” that merited closer examination.

Alan Dershowitz named in report

The FBI report also mentioned Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, Alan Dershowitz. According to the files, the CHS claimed that Dershowitz had been “co-opted by Mossad” and used his standing at elite institutions to influence wealthy and politically connected students for Israeli intelligence goals.

It further alleged that Epstein himself was widely believed to have been similarly leveraged, given his access to influential political and financial circles worldwide.

The US Justice Department said it has released more than three million pages of material related to the Epstein investigation. The release also includes over 2,000 videos and nearly 180,000 images.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the documents were made public after a detailed internal review process.

Former US President Donald Trump socialised with Jeffrey Epstein during the 1990s and early 2000s. The two later fell out, and Trump distanced himself from the financier.

Trump has never faced formal charges related to Epstein’s criminal activities. He has consistently maintained that he was unaware of Epstein’s illegal conduct.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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