16 files tied to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein, including a snapshot of President Trump, have mysteriously vanished from the Department of Justice’s website.
Between Friday and Saturday, the DOJ rolled out these long-awaited documents only for a chunk of them to disappear, sparking outrage and suspicion over transparency in handling one of the most high-profile scandals in recent memory, as The Hill reports.
For hardworking taxpayers, this isn’t just a bureaucratic blunder—it’s a slap in the face, as millions in public funds have fueled investigations into Epstein’s network, only for key evidence to slip through digital cracks, raising legal exposure risks if accountability is dodged.
The saga began on Friday when the DOJ posted files related to Epstein, featuring photos of prominent figures like former President Clinton, actors Kevin Spacey and Chris Tucker, and even music icons like Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson.
Among the now-missing items is a photo of President Trump—one image showing him with women in bathing suits, another partially obscured shot from 2000 with first lady Melania Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
By Saturday, these 16 files—including oddities like paintings of nude women and desk drawer snapshots—were no longer accessible, leaving the public scratching their heads over what’s being hidden.
The DOJ’s website notes that if released content contains sensitive or personal data, especially of a sexual nature, the public should report it for swift correction—but no clear reason for the removal has been confirmed.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche promised more releases in the coming weeks, citing delays due to necessary redactions of witnesses’ identities, but that’s cold comfort for those demanding full disclosure now.
Meanwhile, The Hill reached out to the DOJ for clarity on the vanished files, but as of yet, no detailed explanation has been provided to ease public concern.
The rollout itself has drawn fire for heavy redactions and scant revelations, with critics arguing it undermines the spirit of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), which mandates full release within 30 days while protecting victims’ identities.
Rep. Massie didn’t mince words, posting on X, “THEY ARE FLAUNTING LAW,” blasting the Trump administration for not complying fully with the Act’s directives.
His frustration is shared by many conservatives who see this as another example of government overreach in deciding what the public deserves to know—hardly a win for the little guy.
Adding to the mess, Attorney Gloria Allred revealed her team contacted the DOJ on Saturday after individuals complained their unredacted information was improperly exposed in the files, though specifics remain under wraps.
Allred emailed The Hill, stating, “I can’t reveal where the names appeared, but we were told that the names will be redacted,” a comment that hints at sloppy handling but offers no real assurance of accountability.
Let’s be honest—while protecting privacy is crucial, this whiplash of release-then-retraction only fuels distrust in a system already viewed by many on the right as shielding the elite from scrutiny, leaving everyday Americans to foot the bill for endless legal games.
