By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Justice Department’s partial release of the Epstein files on Friday, a tactic to try and bury any connection to Trump, was characterized by strategic delays and heavy redactions. Despite promises of a large-scale document release, only a fraction of the files were made available, with many names and details obscured. While the released materials included images of Bill Clinton and other celebrities, Trump’s name was notably absent, though it was reportedly present in the files. Critics, including members of Congress, voiced their outrage over the limited transparency, suggesting a deliberate effort to protect Trump by releasing documents in a staggered manner over the coming weeks.
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Trickle release of Epstein files on a Friday signals a move to bury Trump ties. It’s a classic move, isn’t it? Dropping these files on a Friday, right before the weekend, feels like the perfect time to try and bury bad news. It’s almost as if they’re hoping people will be too busy with their lives to pay much attention, that the scandal will get lost in the noise. The focus seems to be on Clinton while shielding Trump.
This entire situation, though, it’s not a left versus right issue, it’s about the powerful protecting each other, regardless of their political affiliation. It’s about the elite versus the rest of us. We need the full truth, not a watered-down version, but the trickle-down effect of information is not making anyone happy.
This kind of strategy plays right into the hands of those who are already inclined to believe conspiracy theories. The more redactions, the more it feeds the narrative of a cover-up. It’s as if they’re saying, “Here’s some information, but we’re not going to give you the whole story.” It’s almost like the DOJ is breaking the law.
And the fact that Trump’s name is still mentioned in the files, even after all the redactions, speaks volumes. It’s hard to imagine they’d keep his name in there if he wasn’t involved in some way. One can safely assume the redacted parts are the juicy ones – the parts that would actually implicate Trump and his allies.
Releasing these files in a piecemeal fashion like this, especially when it’s done so strategically, is a deliberate attempt to manage the fallout. It looks like it is an effort to minimize the damage, control the narrative, and protect certain individuals. It seems like the Republicans, especially are revealing their willingness to protect the law.
For Democrats, this is a major talking point. They could hammer the Republicans on the issues of affordability and the continued cover-up of child abuse. This could provide the ammunition needed to crush the Republicans on the issues alone. However, the media’s framing and education problems will continue to create issues for both sides.
It’s difficult to trust anything anyone involved has to say at this point. There are so many lies and red flags, starting with Bondi’s initial claims that files didn’t even exist.
The Friday release schedule also speaks volumes. It’s as if they’re treating this like a TV show, trying to create a sense of intrigue and suspense. They hype it up, bury the bad parts, and hope everyone tunes out. If the DOJ truly wanted transparency, they wouldn’t schedule it like a mid-season filler episode.
This is a clear signal that there’s something to hide. It is likely that Trump’s obvious pedophile actions are long gone. The question is are his flying monkeys willing to help him?
The fact that the DOJ, under Biden, has seemingly dragged its feet on this for years only reinforces suspicions of a cover-up. The information has been there, yet action has been slow and hesitant. Any explosive developments are to be expected. This probably includes not just Trump, but also his supporters.
The entire situation raises questions about the integrity of the process. If they hadn’t released any info on Trump, then it would be assumed that he was simply a friend of Epstein’s. But with so many redactions, and with the timing of the release, it’s hard to avoid the suspicion that something much worse happened.
It’s easy to see why people are cynical. The whole thing reeks of a cover-up. The public deserves the whole truth. If they don’t get it, the public will have no reason to trust.