By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Despite a congressional mandate, the Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files proved disappointing for victims. The Attorney General canceled a planned meeting with survivors, leading to further distrust. While some files were released, the DOJ failed to meet the deadline for full disclosure and redacted names, raising suspicions of potential cover-ups and a slow-rolling of information. Lawmakers expressed alarm at the DOJ’s actions, and are considering options for further action.
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They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. The contemptuous behavior, the obvious redactions, the failed attempts at control—it all screams desperation. The Trump administration knew, absolutely knew, that the redactions were going to be a disaster. Choosing that route over complete transparency suggests whatever’s hidden in those files is explosively damaging. The strategy seems to be to delay, to stall, to buy time. That’s been the playbook, and it’s often worked. But this time, it feels different. The public has eyes on it, and the victims are vocal. The longer they try to bury the truth, the more people will want to know. It’s a death spiral, and it’s only going to get worse for those involved.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. This isn’t a matter of whether the truth will surface; it’s a matter of when. The release of the Epstein files, or rather, the heavily redacted versions of those files, is seen by many as a clumsy attempt to control the narrative. They’re hoping to avoid accountability by delaying and hoping public interest fades. History suggests that this is a classic tactic. Delay, downplay, and hope it goes away. However, given the context and the people involved, it will not. There’s a belief that they can just keep kicking the can down the road, and the issues will eventually resolve themselves, as they have done in the past, given the support and power they have, and the corruption that facilitates it.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. This whole situation is a perfect example of what happens when you don’t hold leaders accountable. The argument is that this time will be different, given the magnitude of the allegations. The strategy is to normalize the contents of the files. The hope is that the public will be desensitized to the revelations, even if they are ultimately exposed. The administration seems to have forgotten a critical lesson from the past: transparency is essential, and covering up will only ensure that the truth eventually surfaces.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. It’s a fundamental misunderstanding of the public’s appetite for truth. The public’s curiosity will only be piqued by these antics. The strategy has to shift, which is something that they seem unwilling to do. They don’t want it to go away. They just need to push off consequences, maybe fix the elections, or eliminate their enemies. The redactions themselves suggest who they believe is guilty.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. Why, after all this time, would they choose such a clumsy tactic? It’s not a cover-up, it’s just a way to delay the inevitable. The expectation is that the people that will be exposed will have some evidence.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. The failure to offer survivors advance notice, or even a simple conversation, speaks volumes. They think they can simply bury the truth or stall long enough for it to become irrelevant. But the victims, the people who have suffered the most, they know the truth. They’re the ones who will ultimately tell the story, regardless of any redactions or attempts to control the narrative. The power is with them.
They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away. The political immunity that Trump seems to possess will not protect him this time. The public is paying attention and has seen through the failed attempts. If the goal was to keep the truth from coming out, it has failed. The survivors know the names, they know the truth. Their voices are loud and their actions are far more powerful than the cover-ups and the delays. The focus should be on exposing the people involved.