Whitehouse, Durbin Demand Answers on Wiles' Access to Epstein Files

Overview

• A joint letter released Tuesday cites a Vanity Fair profile quoting Chief of Staff Susie Wiles saying she read 'the Epstein file' and that President Trump appears in it.
• The senators seek details on where and when Wiles gained access, under what authority, and the purpose and schedule of her review.
• They ask whether material she viewed had been presented to a grand jury and what role she had in any review, redaction, withholding or release of documents.
• The letter requests clarification on whether Wiles shared any information with Trump or discussed redactions, including any processes involving the Justice Department or FBI.
• The lawmakers set January 5 as the deadline for Wiles to provide responses and documentation.