DOJ Steps In to Dismiss Trump Claims as Epstein Files Drop
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday released nearly 30,000 additional pages of documents tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the latest phase of disclosures required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed earlier this year.
In a statement posted by the Justice Department, officials said the newly released materials include investigative records, court filings, emails and other documents connected to Epstein and his associates. The DOJ said the files were released with legally required redactions to protect victims and sensitive information.
The department also drew attention to a specific category of material contained in the release, stating that some documents include what it described as “untrue and sensationalist claims” submitted to the FBI shortly before the 2020 presidential election. According to the DOJ, those claims — which reference Donald Trump — are considered “unfounded and false.”
“To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already,” the DOJ said in its public statement.
The department emphasized that the release was carried out in compliance with the law and longstanding transparency obligations, while maintaining protections for Epstein’s victims.
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Media reports reviewing the documents say the files include expanded references to Trump, including flight logs and prior investigative material, but do not allege new criminal wrongdoing. Other public figures previously associated with Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton and Britain’s Prince Andrew, also appear in the records, though summaries indicate no new allegations or charges.
The release quickly sparked intense reaction online, particularly on X, where critics accused the DOJ of undermining neutrality by issuing a preemptive disclaimer regarding Trump. Some users questioned why similar clarifications were not issued for other individuals named in the files, while others demanded fully unredacted records.
Supporters of Trump, meanwhile, cited the DOJ’s statement as confirmation that allegations involving him lacked credibility and were politically motivated.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the Justice Department to publish unclassified records related to federal investigations into Epstein in phases. Additional releases are expected as agencies continue reviewing and processing remaining materials.
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