Lesley Groff, a longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee in Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2026 [1, 2].
The testimony is part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking network and potential connections to former President Donald Trump [1, 3]. Because Groff worked closely with Epstein, her testimony serves as a critical attempt by lawmakers to uncover the inner workings of his operations and the identities of his associates.
During her interview with the committee, Groff denied any knowledge of Epstein's alleged crimes [1, 2]. She became the latest witness to appear before the committee as part of the broader inquiry into the financier's activities. The proceedings focus on whether high-profile individuals were aware of or participated in the trafficking network.
The investigation remains active as the committee seeks to determine the extent of Epstein's influence and the nature of his relationships with political figures. While some reports have highlighted specific allegations regarding former President Trump, the committee continues to gather evidence to verify such claims [3].
External reports indicate that claims regarding the relationship between Trump and Epstein have circulated online previously. For example, a claim circulated in November 2025 [4] suggesting that Trump and Epstein spent Thanksgiving together in 2017. However, the current testimony from Groff did not provide confirmation of a personal relationship between the two men [2].
Groff's role as a former employee puts her in a unique position to describe the logistics of Epstein's estate and travel. The House Oversight Committee is using these testimonies to build a comprehensive record of the network's reach, an effort that continues to draw significant public and political attention.
“Lesley Groff denied any knowledge of Epstein's alleged crimes during her interview.”
The testimony of a close associate like Lesley Groff represents the committee's effort to find a 'smoking gun' or a witness with direct knowledge of the trafficking operation. The denial of knowledge by a longtime assistant suggests that either the crimes were meticulously hidden from staff or that the investigation has yet to produce a witness willing to implicate high-level associates. This keeps the legal and political pressure on former President Trump as investigators attempt to bridge the gap between circumstantial claims and verified testimony.
