The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein case has stirred up a whirlwind of reactions, with President Donald Trump at the center.
Trump insisted that the latest files “absolve” him of any wrongdoing, even though they reportedly include allegations of sexual misconduct involving a young girl.
Speaking to reporters, Trump described the files as “the opposite of what people were hoping for,” suggesting that his critics, particularly on the left, would be disappointed.
The Scope of the New Release
On Friday, the Department of Justice published more than three million additional pages of documents, which included roughly 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
Among the content were photos of filmmaker Brett Ratner—known for the Rush Hour movies—seen alongside Epstein and a young woman.
Ratner is currently directing a documentary about Melania Trump, marking his first major project since past #MeToo allegations.
Trump Responds to Allegations
Trump maintained that he had not personally reviewed the files but had been told by “very important people” that the documents cleared his name.
While sexual assault claims tied to him appeared in the files, they were initially removed shortly after publication.
One FBI record referenced an unverified allegation involving a 13- or 14-year-old girl, which was later restored but remains uncorroborated.
The White House has strongly denied any wrongdoing, and no Epstein victims have accused Trump of criminal acts.
Threats of Legal Action
Trump did not stop at defending himself; he also threatened legal action against Epstein’s estate and author Michael Wolff.
He accused Wolff of conspiring with Epstein to damage his political career, based on emails included in the files.
Speaking from Air Force One, Trump said, “Wolff, who’s a third-rate writer, was conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to hurt me politically or otherwise… So we’ll probably sue Wolff, maybe the Epstein estate too. We’ll see.”
Context Around Brett Ratner Images
The files feature images of Ratner, 56, sitting on a sofa with Epstein and two women whose faces were obscured.
So far, there is no evidence of wrongdoing on Ratner’s part from these images.
His Melania Trump documentary represents his return to filmmaking after facing sexual misconduct accusations during the #MeToo movement.
Political Reactions and Transparency Questions
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have criticized Trump and the Department of Justice, claiming that roughly half of the Epstein files have yet to be released.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, however, stated that Friday’s publication fulfills the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by Trump in November of the previous year.
What Comes Next?
With millions of documents now public, debates over the Epstein case and Trump’s alleged involvement are likely to continue.
Legal battles could be on the horizon, and questions remain about whether any further documents will be released to the public.
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