In a dramatic move expected to shake the news cycle, the Justice Department is preparing to release hundreds of thousands of previously unseen documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the upcoming disclosure, noting that while the goal is full transparency, some materials may be temporarily withheld to protect victims.
“We’re going to release several hundred thousand documents today, including photographs and other materials tied to all investigations into Mr. Epstein,” Blanche told Fox & Friends.
He added that more documents are expected to come out over the next few weeks.
This release comes in the wake of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed on November 18.
The bill, approved overwhelmingly in the House and unanimously in the Senate, was signed into law by President Trump, mandating the public release of Justice Department documents by today.
DOJ Defends Release Timeline Against Criticism
The Department of Justice quickly pushed back against claims from critics that it might miss the Friday deadline.
A DOJ spokesperson dismissed a Politico headline suggesting the files would not be released on time, calling it “ridiculous framing.”
“The DOJ is releasing a massive tranche of new documents that previous administrations refused to make public,” the spokesperson wrote on X.
“This administration is providing levels of transparency that prior administrations never even contemplated.
The initial deadline is being met while ensuring victims are protected.”
Democrats in Congress, however, have warned that legal action could follow if all the files are not released as required.
Trump Highlights ‘Gold Card’ Program Amid Epstein File Release
Just an hour before the documents were expected to go public, President Trump drew attention to his “Trump Gold Card” program.
The initiative allows companies to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residence in the U.S., with individuals paying $1 million and corporations paying $2 million per employee.
Trump described the program as “the green card on steroids,” noting it has already generated $1.5 billion in revenue, which he said would help reduce the U.S. debt.
Democrats Criticize Partial Release
Senator Adam Schiff and other Democrats voiced strong objections to the DOJ’s plan to release only some of the files initially.
Schiff tweeted, “The Epstein Files Transparency Act is clear: while protecting survivors, ALL of these records are required to be released today.
Not just some. The Trump administration can’t move the goalposts—they’re cemented in law.”
Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin echoed this criticism, accusing the administration of violating federal law and shielding key evidence from public view.
Key Revelations in Newly Released Files
The documents include disturbing material, such as text messages referencing an 18-year-old Russian woman and discussions about payments.
Additionally, a cache of photographs shows unsettling quotes from the novel Lolita scrawled across a woman’s body, emphasizing the disturbing themes associated with Epstein’s private activities.
Among those featured in the photos are public figures like New York Times columnist David Brooks, captured at a 2011 “Billionaires’ Dinner” event alongside Epstein and other high-profile attendees.
Bill Gates also appears in images, including one showing a framed photo of him at Epstein’s private island residence.
Ongoing Fallout and Investigations
The newly released files continue to reignite debate over Epstein’s network of powerful associates and the federal government’s handling of related evidence.
Harvard students have even come under scrutiny for posting TikTok videos discussing Larry Summers’ controversial past interactions with Epstein.
Deputy Attorney General Blanche emphasized that President Trump has consistently pushed for full transparency in the Epstein case.
“We’ve been working tirelessly to review every document in the Department of Justice and make it available to the American public,” he said.
What’s Next?
As the public digests the massive influx of documents, questions remain about which files may still be withheld and how the release will affect ongoing investigations.
One thing is clear: the Epstein saga continues to expose shocking revelations about the connections, secrecy, and alleged crimes surrounding the disgraced financier.
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