Epstein files include redacted records, more photographs as Trump DOJ criticized for handling
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US DOJ Releases Epstein Files With Redactions
Is the Epstein file release a cover-up protecting the powerful, or unprecedented transparency delivering on promises?
Above: Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. President Donald Trump, and others are seen in the images released by the U.S. Department of State on Dec. 20, 2025. Image credit: U.S. Justice Department/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The DOJ's so-called Epstein file release is nothing but a cover-up dressed as transparency. Entire grand jury documents are completely blacked out, files are mysteriously missing from the sequence and heavy redactions hide the names of powerful men who enabled Epstein's crimes. This administration promised full disclosure but delivered a document dump designed to protect the guilty while leaving survivors in the dark.
Republican narrative
The Justice Department is delivering unprecedented transparency on the Epstein files while properly protecting victims as required by law. No politician's name is being redacted unless they are victims, and thousands of documents and photos are being released. Previous administrations had years to do this and chose not to — this administration is finally keeping its promise to the American people.
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