The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released nearly 30,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents on December 23, 2025—the largest tranche yet under the Epstein Files Transparency Act—featuring hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. These include a 2020 prosecutor’s email revealing Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet at least eight times between 1993 and 1996, far more than previously reported. Four flights included Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted accomplice; one listed only Trump and Epstein as passengers, another added a redacted 20-year-old woman.
The files, drawn from FBI and prosecutorial records, also contain photos, Mar-a-Lago subpoenas, and mentions of Trump’s family on flights. No new criminal allegations emerged against Trump, whose pre-2008 associations with Epstein are well-documented. Trump has denied wrongdoing, stating they fell out years before Epstein’s crimes surfaced.
In a swift response, the DOJ emphasized transparency while dismissing certain claims as “untrue and sensationalist,” submitted to the FBI shortly before the 2020 election. Officials noted these would have been “weaponized” if credible, implying political motivation. The department reiterated no evidence of a “client list” or blackmail scheme.
This release follows criticism of earlier batches for minimal new details and heavy redactions. Bipartisan lawmakers, including the Act’s sponsors, accuse Attorney General Pam Bondi of non-compliance, with over a million additional documents still under review into 2026.
As scrutiny intensifies, the files underscore Epstein’s elite access without delivering bombshells. Victims’ advocates demand fuller disclosure, questioning whether delays protect powerful figures. The prominent Trump mentions—amid official rebuttals—fuel debates over timing and intent in a case demanding uncompromised truth.
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