The release of documents related to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has once again created a stir worldwide. After Epstein’s death, files connected to his network became known as the “Epstein Files.” These files include the names and photos of many high-profile personalities.
Recently, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released some of these documents, but controversy has grown over the partial release of the Epstein Files. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the US Congress had set a deadline of 19 December 2025 for the DOJ to release all documents. However, the DOJ released only part of the files, including thousands of pages and hundreds of images, many of which were blacked out, including police statements, investigation reports, and photos. On Friday, more than 550 pages were redacted, with officials stating this was done to protect the identities of victims.
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On Sunday, when US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked why all documents were not released at once, he said that the files would be released gradually and that all material related to Trump will also be made public.
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DOJ to release more Epstein Files, controversy continues
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that more documents will be released in the coming weeks. However, missing files from the DOJ website and missed deadlines have fueled controversy. US lawmakers have threatened Attorney General Pamela Bondi with contempt of Congress.
High-Profile names in Epstein Files
So far, the released files reveal several well-known names, though no complete “client list” or major bombshells have emerged. The documents include emails, photos, and records. Some notable mentions include:
- Bill Clinton – photos and mentions; 28 trips on Epstein’s jet
- Donald Trump – photos and emails; no allegations, some files deleted
- Michael Jackson – seen in photos
- Kevin Spacey – photos and mentions
- Larry Summers – mentioned in emails
- Catherine Rumler – mentioned in emails
- Michael Wolff – mentioned in emails
- Elon Musk – name in documents
- Bill Gates – name in documents
Most of these mentions do not involve criminal allegations, though Clinton and Trump appear repeatedly in the files.
Alleged meeting between Trump and 14-year-old girl
According to court documents, Jeffrey Epstein allegedly introduced Donald Trump to a 14-year-old girl at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida during the 1990s. Epstein reportedly joked while nudging Trump and pointing to the girl, saying, “Isn’t it nice?”
Documents state that Trump nodded in agreement and both laughed, making the girl feel uncomfortable. The alleged victim claims she was exploited by Epstein over several years, but she did not make any accusations against Trump in court filings.
Trump administration responds
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended the Trump administration, calling it “the most transparent administration in history.” She said thousands of pages were released, and Trump had requested investigations into Democratic Party associates connected to Epstein, which Democrats allegedly never pursued.
Of the thousands of files released on Friday, the president is mentioned very few times, appearing in only some photos. One photo removed on Saturday was re-added 24 hours later after controversy. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that hundreds of thousands of pages are still under review and have not been made public.
Trump previously acknowledged a friendship with Epstein for several years, which ended around 2004, before Epstein’s first arrest. He has repeatedly denied any involvement in Epstein’s wrongdoing.
Allegations of withholding information
Critics accuse the Trump administration of not releasing files fully, raising suspicions of a cover-up. While Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, delays by the DOJ have led to claims that sensitive information involving Trump may be intentionally withheld.
Republicans argue that Trump jailed Epstein and helped victims, while Democrats claim he is hiding extremely sensitive details.