In an unusual move, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a pointed public statement on December 23, 2025, forcefully defending President Donald Trump amid the release of nearly 30,000 pages of additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigations.
The DOJ accompanied the disclosure—part of ongoing compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act—with a post on X emphasizing that some materials included “untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election.” The department declared these allegations “unfounded and false,” adding that “if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
This rare direct intervention underscores the politically charged nature of the releases, which have featured multiple references to Trump, including flight logs showing he traveled on Epstein’s private jet several times in the 1990s and unsubstantiated tips to investigators. No document indicates Trump was suspected of wrongdoing, and federal probes have never accused him of involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
The statement also addressed a purported letter from Epstein referencing Trump, later deemed “FAKE” by the FBI due to inconsistencies like mismatched handwriting and postmarks. The DOJ stressed its commitment to transparency while protecting victims, noting redactions were applied as required.
Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have demanded fuller disclosures, particularly regarding references to “10 co-conspirators.” Yet the DOJ’s defense highlights efforts to counter misinformation, reminding the public that inclusion in files does not equate to guilt.
As more documents are expected, this episode illustrates the challenges of balancing transparency with accuracy in one of America’s most scrutinized scandals, reaffirming that no evidence has emerged implicating Trump in Epstein’s criminal activities.
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