As the Justice Department continues rolling out Epstein investigation files under the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act, explosive new reporting reveals efforts by President Trump’s closest aides to delay and limit disclosures that highlight his past ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Sources close to the White House describe Trump as increasingly rattled, privately fuming over the drip of documents that contradict his long-standing denials of deep involvement.
The latest tranche, released just days ago on December 23, includes nearly 30,000 pages with hundreds of references to Trump. Internal prosecutor emails from 2020 detail at least eight flights he took on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s—more than previously acknowledged—including trips with family members, Ghislaine Maxwell, and a redacted young woman. Subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago and photos of Trump with Epstein and Maxwell further underscore their social connections from that era. While no wrongdoing is alleged against Trump, the revelations clash with his 2024 claims of never flying on the jet or visiting Epstein’s island.
Critics, including bipartisan lawmakers and victim advocates, accuse the DOJ of brazen dirty tricks: heavy redactions, partial releases, and the sudden “discovery” of over a million additional documents, delaying full transparency into 2026. Initial batches focused on figures like Bill Clinton, prompting accusations of selective disclosure to deflect from Trump mentions. The DOJ has flagged some claims as “untrue or sensationalist,” including a debunked fake letter, but defenders say this preemptively undermines credible material.
Insiders portray a president on edge, reportedly demanding loyalty from aides amid fears of prolonged damage. With MAGA influencers divided—some defending old social ties as irrelevant, others decrying delays as betrayal—the saga tests Trump’s grip. Sources wonder if these shielding tactics will backfire, eroding trust as more files loom.
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