House Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky., voiced doubts about the impact of his own investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein, saying that — much like the Warren Report — "no one will ever believe it."
Much as conspiracy theories around President John F. Kennedy's assassination overshadowed the Warren Commission's 1964 report, Comer says he fears the final Epstein report will meet the same fate, Politico reported Wednesday.
"I fear the report will be like the Warren Report — nobody will ever believe it," Comer told Politico. "There's so many conspiracy theories."
Comer's investigation already has forced major Epstein materials into public view — including the notorious "birthday book" containing graphic content and more than 20,000 documents outlining the convicted sex offender's ties to influential figures.
Comer's comparison of his probe to the Warren Report reflects the unpredictable political fallout that continues to surround the Epstein saga.
According to Politico, the case has repeatedly complicated the GOP's agenda and fueled public suspicion that federal authorities are protecting powerful individuals linked to Epstein's trafficking network.
Comer told the outlet that this environment was one reason he was "not excited" to take on the probe and has hesitated to commit to releasing a final report, saying only that it would come "eventually."
Republican leaders had promoted the Oversight investigation as proof that the party was serious about uncovering Epstein's full web of connections and that it would clear President Donald Trump.
The Justice Department on Monday renewed its push to unseal grand jury materials from the Epstein sex-trafficking case, arguing that Congress made its intent clear by approving the release of investigative records tied to the late financier's prosecution.
Comer told Politico that the ultimate destination of his probe remains unclear. He is still seeking bank records from JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank and has requested additional documents from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
But he acknowledged that many crimes date back decades, evidence is thin, and key witnesses are either dead or refusing to cooperate — including Ghislaine Maxwell.
To address bipartisan demands for an "Epstein list," Comer has asked female members of the committee to meet privately with victims in hopes of identifying anyone complicit in Epstein's crimes.
Still, he cautioned that a definitive list may not exist.
"If there is no Epstein list, and the American people expect us to compose an Epstein list, if we don't get any names from the victims, it's going to be hard to do," Comer said.
Newsmax wires contributed to this report.
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