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Dec 20, 2025 Justice department removed at least 16 Epstein files from its public website including one showing Trump Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Files were removed without explanation shortly after release, prompting speculation about selective suppression of information implicating the president.
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- Justice department removes Epstein files from public website without explanation — On Saturday, December 21, the Trump justice department removed at least 16 files from its public Epstein webpage without notification or explanation. The removed documents included images of paintings and photographs, notably one containing a photograph of Trump alongside Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell. The unexplained removal fueled speculation about selective suppression and prompted Democratic lawmakers to question what was being concealed from the public.
- Justice Department removes Epstein files from website, then reposts image — The Justice Department removed at least 16 Epstein-related files from its website, including a photo showing Trump alongside Melania, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. The DOJ later reposted the image after "further review," raising questions about selective disclosure and potential obstruction of mandated transparency.
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Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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