Following a Christmas greeting to “radical left scum,” the former president extended the sentiment to those associated with Jeffrey Epstein, claiming he distanced himself from the financier before allegations surfaced. He framed the release of the “Epstein files” as a “witch hunt” orchestrated by Democrats and a Republican, predicting it would primarily implicate Democrats. Trump also criticized the media for what he described as a conspiracy with Democrats to damage his reputation, and issued a warning to those potentially implicated by the files’ release.
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In a recent social media post, California Governor Gavin Newsom used redacted and unredacted portions of the released Epstein files to criticize Donald Trump. The video juxtaposed redacted pages with footage of Trump and Epstein, highlighting their past relationship and hinting at additional information within the withheld documents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) initially removed photos of Trump from the released files but has since promised to release more documents related to the Epstein case. This move follows the release of documents containing Trump’s name and mentions of his presence on Epstein’s jet, prompting criticism and claims of a Democratic “hoax” from Trump.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the discovery of over a million additional documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, delaying the release of files initially slated for public release by last Friday. This postponement, due to the need for review and legally required redactions, prompted criticism from lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, who accused the White House of a cover-up. A bipartisan group of Senators, including Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Murkowski, and Jeff Merkley, also called for an audit of the DOJ’s handling of the files, alleging violations of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated a full release with minimal redactions by December 19th.
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Following the Department of Justice’s claim of finding a million additional Epstein files, Rep. Robert Garcia criticized the DOJ and the White House, accusing them of a cover-up to protect Epstein’s co-conspirators. He stated the DOJ has illegally withheld documents and called for testimony from Pam Bondi and potential whistleblowers. The DOJ is reviewing these newly discovered documents for release, a process expected to take weeks. The DOJ is also facing challenges, including difficulty finding volunteers to redact the files before release.
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Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal an email exchange from August 2001 between Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell. In the email, from an address labeled “The Invisible Man” and signed “A,” Mountbatten-Windsor inquired if Maxwell could find him “some new inappropriate friends.” Maxwell responded, stating she had only found “appropriate friends” and would inform him of church meetings. This exchange occurred shortly after Mountbatten-Windsor’s retirement from the Royal Navy and amid growing scrutiny over his association with Epstein and Maxwell.
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In a recent development, the Justice Department called upon career prosecutors in Florida to volunteer to redact the Epstein files. This request was made via email to the Southern District of Florida’s US Attorney’s Office, seeking assistance with document review and redactions related to the Epstein case. The timing of the request, which occurred just before the Christmas holiday, suggests an effort to accelerate the release of the files, which the Justice Department was mandated to do by an act of Congress. Furthermore, the Justice Department has struggled to meet the initial deadline for releasing all documents, and the redaction guidelines have been described as confusing.
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The Department of Justice requested that prosecutors volunteer to redact the Epstein Files over the Christmas holiday, citing a public obligation to release the documents while protecting victim identities. This plea came after the deadline to release all 700,000 files was missed. The redactions, which have been criticized for being excessive, were also found to be flawed. Some users have discovered workarounds that allowed them to reveal information within the redacted text, which lead to accusations of a cover-up.
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The Justice Department recently released 29,000 documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including an FBI report from 2020 which documented a man’s claim that a woman said Donald Trump and Epstein had raped her. Additionally, an email from an assistant U.S. attorney revealed that Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet more frequently than previously reported, with his family also included on those flights. The released documents also contained a letter purportedly from Epstein to Larry Nassar, as well as an “after action review” of Epstein’s death and mentions of Steve Bannon. The Justice Department stated these claims were untrue but released the documents to honor transparency.
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Newly released FBI files related to Jeffrey Epstein include an allegation that Donald Trump hosted a party for prostitutes at his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2000. The tip, from an unidentified woman, claimed Ghislaine Lisa Villeneuve told her the party was not “that kind of party” but instead for prostitutes. The Department of Justice cautioned that some claims within the documents were unfounded and made right before the 2020 election. These new documents have raised questions regarding Trump’s ties to Epstein, but Trump has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
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The Justice Department briefly released additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Monday, missing the congressionally mandated deadline. These documents, available online for a few hours, contained references to Donald Trump. One email revealed Trump was a passenger on Epstein’s private jet on at least eight flights, with Ghislaine Maxwell also present on several. Survivors have condemned the incomplete release, calling for congressional hearings to ensure full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and demanding accountability.
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