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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Rep. Ted Lieu said unreleased Epstein files show Donald Trump raping children.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Lieu said released files contain “highly disturbing allegations,” but he did not reference unreleased documents or claim that child rape is shown in them. The viral claim misrepresents his remarks.
Date: 02/20/2026
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Last Updated on February 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check