Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 30th district since 2001, has called for an independent audit regarding the release of the Epstein Files, expressing concerns about possible interference by the Trump administration.
On December 11, 2025, Schiff posted on X: “The Trump administration keeps threatening to interfere with the full release of the Epstein Files.
To ensure there is no tampering with the files ahead of their legally-required release, we need an independent audit of who at the Justice Department had access. And when. https://t.co/UV0LUCIU7r“
Additionally, Schiff shared two other posts that day: one at 03:35 UTC and another at 13:54 UTC, both containing links but without accompanying commentary.
Schiff’s remarks come amid ongoing public interest in transparency surrounding documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The congressman has a long record in public service; he began his tenure in Congress after replacing James E. Rogan in 2001 and previously served in the California Senate from 1996 to 2000. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts in 1960 and currently residing in Burbank, Schiff holds degrees from Stanford University (BA, 1982) and Harvard Law School (JD, 1985).
