The indictment charges Trump with 34 counts, stemming from hush money payments he allegedly made to women in advance of the 2016 election.
The IRS whistleblowers told Congress that potential lobbying violations were one focus of their investigation into Hunter Biden. FARA violators may face up to up to five years in prison.
Two months after the meeting, Smith's office issued its first indictment of Trump.
"CROOKED JOE BIDEN IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The 37-count indictment largely addresses Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
The couple may face up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine if convicted.
The reasoning for the denial was not provided, which is standard practice for the high court.
Cuellar, a pro-life Democrat who often sides with Republicans on border issues, was first elected to the House in 2005.
The former president posted "only a degenerate psychopath that ... hates the USA," would indict somebody who did not commit a crime.
The request follows reporting from Just the News and other outlets that Epshteyn, a Trump advisor during the campaign, was soliciting candidates for business while they were being considered for positions in the new administration.