politics
December 20, 2025
Trickle release of Epstein files on a Friday signals move to bury Trump ties
The justice department is using a variety of tactics to try to obfuscate the US president’s connection to the sex offender
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TL;DR
- The Justice Department's release of Epstein files is criticized for redactions and a delayed release strategy.
- Critics accuse the department of attempting to bury and obfuscate Donald Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
- While files mentioned Bill Clinton and other celebrities, Trump's name was largely absent.
- A Republican congressman stated the release "grossly fails to comply" with the law.
- A Democratic representative called for the Attorney General's resignation, stating "the coverup is out in the open."
- The White House spokesperson defended the release as transparent and beneficial to victims.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates a report on redactions, the delay of which is unclear due to the rolling release.
- Photos of Bill Clinton and other celebrities were highlighted by Justice Department and White House spokespeople.
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