Trump Action Archive

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• DOJ released, removed, then restored Trump photograph from Epstein files — The Department of Justice released a photograph of Trump from the Epstein files, then removed it, then restored it. The sequence of actions suggests inconsistent handling of the same document.
• Trump photograph removed from and restored to public database — Officials removed a photograph showing Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from a public database, citing victim protection. After public outcry, the photograph was quietly restored. The stated rationale—protecting victims—was questioned, as no victims appeared in the photograph.

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• Trump posts Christmas message attacking Epstein associates and Democrats — On Christmas Day, Trump posted on his social media account a message attacking people he claimed were associated with Epstein, stating he was "the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so." He claimed that when the names of Epstein associates are revealed, "there will be a lot of explaining to do," and blamed Democrats for the "Radical Left Witch Hunt" while comparing the Epstein investigation to the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax."
• Trump posts evening message attacking DOJ focus on Epstein files — On the evening of December 25, Trump posted that the discovery of one million more pages on Epstein is forcing the DOJ to spend time on a "Democrat inspired Hoax" and called for the department to stop and instead work on "Election Fraud." He claimed Democrats, not Republicans, worked with Epstein and demanded release of "all of their names" to "embarrass them."

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• Trump posts Christmas message attacking Epstein associates and Democrats — On Christmas Day, Trump posted on his social media account a message attacking people he claimed were associated with Epstein, stating he was "the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so." He claimed that when the names of Epstein associates are revealed, "there will be a lot of explaining to do," and blamed Democrats for the "Radical Left Witch Hunt" while comparing the Epstein investigation to the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax."
• Trump posts evening message attacking DOJ focus on Epstein files — On the evening of December 25, Trump posted that the discovery of one million more pages on Epstein is forcing the DOJ to spend time on a "Democrat inspired Hoax" and called for the department to stop and instead work on "Election Fraud." He claimed Democrats, not Republicans, worked with Epstein and demanded release of "all of their names" to "embarrass them."

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• Rep. Thomas Massie accused DOJ of violating Epstein Files Transparency Act — Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) publicly accused the Trump administration of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act, stating on X that "DOJ did break the law by making illegal redactions and by missing the deadline." Massie also questioned who was controlling the DOJ's X account on Christmas Eve and using unprofessional language toward reporters.

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• DOJ social media account insulted reporter over Epstein files — The Department of Justice's official social media account responded to reporter Jamie Dupree's question about why the DOJ released documents it now claims are fabricated by calling him a "dope" and mocking critics who accused the department of breaking the law. The exchanges were described as unprofessional and unprecedented in prior administrations.

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• House Oversight Committee drafts subpoenas and contempt resolution against Attorney General Bondi — Representatives and staffers from the House Oversight Committee are drafting subpoenas to investigate alleged co-conspirators in the Epstein case. They are also drafting a resolution to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for her failure to ensure Department of Justice compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and are moving ahead with articles of impeachment against her.

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• Federal judge restores whistleblower lawyer's security clearance after blocking White House revocation — Attorney Mark Zaid, a national security lawyer who represented whistleblowers critical of the Trump administration, had his security clearance revoked in March 2025 via presidential memo. Zaid sued in May, arguing the revocation was political retribution. On December 23, 2025, federal judge Amir H. Ali granted a preliminary injunction requiring immediate restoration of Zaid's clearance, finding the revocation was solely motivated by Zaid's representation of government-adverse clients and violated due process. The administration complied by January 13, 2026.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Zaid v. Executive Office of the President (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01365 — Judge Ali granted in part and denied in part Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction and denied the government's motion to dismiss. Judge Ali enjoined the government from giving effect to the security clearance revocations or denial of access to classified information as to Zaid. The preliminary injunction will not go into effect until Jan. 13, 2026.

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• White House takes control of Justice Department X account — The White House took over the X account of the Justice Department on December 23. On the same day, that account posted a message claiming that accusations in the Epstein files are "unfounded and false."
• Trump White House assumed control of DOJ social media accounts — Following bizarre exchanges on the DOJ's official social media account, reporting from Axios revealed that the Trump White House has assumed direct control over the Department of Justice's social media accounts. The article notes this explains the unprofessional tone of the exchanges and raises concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department.

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• White House takes control of Justice Department X account — The White House took over the X account of the Justice Department on December 23. On the same day, that account posted a message claiming that accusations in the Epstein files are "unfounded and false."

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• DOJ announced rapid conclusion that Epstein-Nassar letter is forged — Hours after releasing Epstein documents, the DOJ announced that an alleged letter from Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar was "FAKE," concluding an investigation in approximately 120 minutes. The letter, postmarked days after Epstein's death, contained allegations about Trump. The DOJ's initial response questioned the letter's authenticity based on postmark location and timing, but investigative reporters noted the FBI had conducted a handwriting analysis in 2020 and questioned why that analysis was not cited in the DOJ's conclusion.
• DOJ investigates and debunks fake Epstein letter — The DOJ said it was investigating the validity of a 2019 letter signed by "J. Epstein" to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar included in the latest batch of Epstein files, which read in part, "Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls." Just two hours later, the DOJ said the letter had been confirmed to be fake and tweeted that the release "serves as a reminder that just because a document is released by the [DOJ] does not make the allegations or claims within the document factual."
• DOJ confirms fake Epstein letter to Nassar referencing Trump — The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that an alleged letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, purportedly dated August 2019 and containing references to President Trump, is fraudulent. The FBI confirmed the letter's inauthenticity and listed reasons why authorities did not deem it genuine. The letter had been released as part of the Epstein files and contained sexually explicit language. The DOJ posted on X that the fake letter serves as a reminder that documents released by the department do not necessarily contain factual claims.

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• Epstein files released showing Trump's flights on Epstein's private jet — Documents released on December 23 include a January 7, 2020 email from a New York prosecutor stating that flight logs show Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously reported, including at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, with at least four flights on which Ghislaine Maxwell was also present. One 1993 flight listed only Trump and Epstein as passengers; another listed only Epstein, Trump, and a then-20-year-old woman. Trump was mentioned more than 100 times in the released documents.
• DOJ released second tranche of Epstein documents with disclaimer minimizing Trump allegations — The Department of Justice released thousands of additional Epstein files in the early morning hours, accompanied by a statement characterizing some Trump-related allegations as "untrue and sensationalist." The documents included subpoena records from Mar-a-Lago (2021), notes from a U.S. attorney documenting Trump's flights on Epstein's private jet between 1993–1996 (at least 8 flights, with Maxwell present on at least 4), and FBI tips about Trump's involvement with Epstein. A federal prosecutor's 2020 internal email noted Trump had traveled on Epstein's jet "many more times than previously reported."
• Justice Department releases third batch of Epstein files — The Justice Department released its third batch of Epstein files, which included a January 2020 email from a federal prosecutor in New York claiming that flight logs showed Trump flew on Epstein's plane at least eight times in the 1990s, "including during the period we would expect to charge in a [Ghislaine] Maxwell case." The DOJ subsequently claimed some documents "contain untrue and sensationalist claims" against Trump and asserted the claims are "unfounded and false."

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• ProPublica reports Deputy AG Blanche held crypto investments while ending investigations — ProPublica reported that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held more than $150,000 in crypto investments when he issued a memo one month into his tenure to end investigations into crypto companies, dealers, and exchanges initiated during the Biden administration. A former White House ethics lawyer called the situation "an obvious conflict of interest."

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• Rep. Khanna reports bipartisan House effort to hold AG Bondi in contempt — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that the House is moving to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt, with support from Republicans including Rep. Thomas Massie. Khanna indicated that survivors and members of both parties are seeking specific DOJ Epstein materials including FBI witness interviews, Epstein emails, a 60-count draft indictment, and an 82-page prosecution memo. Khanna noted another DOJ Epstein release was expected that afternoon.

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• Brennan's lawyer accuses DOJ of leaking grand jury information and judge shopping — In a letter to the chief judge of Florida's Southern District Court, former CIA Director John Brennan's lawyer accused Trump's Justice Department of leaking grand jury information and potential judge shopping to ensure a future prosecution against Brennan will be overseen by the same judge who issued favorable rulings to Trump in his classified documents case. Brennan appears to be the target of a grand jury investigation into a 2017 intelligence assessment about Russia's 2016 election interference.

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• Bill Clinton issued statement demanding DOJ comply with transparency law — Former President Bill Clinton issued a public statement demanding that the Department of Justice comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and release the full and complete record. Clinton stated that the department's actions make clear that "someone or something is being protected" and called on President Trump to direct Attorney General Bondi to immediately release any remaining materials referring to, mentioning, or containing a photograph of Bill Clinton, asserting he needs "no such protection."
• Bill Clinton's office calls for full DOJ release of Epstein materials — Bill Clinton's press secretary released a statement calling on Trump to direct Attorney General Bondi to immediately release all remaining materials referring to, mentioning, or containing photographs of Bill Clinton from the Epstein files, including grand jury transcripts, interview notes, photographs, and findings. The statement asserted that DOJ's selective releases suggest someone or something is being protected and that refusal to release materials will confirm DOJ actions are about insinuation rather than transparency.
• Clinton spokesperson calls on Trump to release remaining Epstein files — A spokesperson for former President Bill Clinton issued a statement calling on Trump to direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to release any remaining Epstein files "referring to, mentioning, or containing a photograph" of Clinton. The statement accused the Justice Department of attempting to "protect" someone or something and suggested selective disclosure.

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• FBI failed to investigate Maria Farmer's 1996 report of Epstein's theft of nude images and abuse — Maria Farmer reported to the FBI in 1996 that Jeffrey Epstein had stolen nude photographs of her and her sisters (ages 12 and 16) and threatened to burn down her house if she told anyone. The FBI did not openly acknowledge receiving this report, and an internal investigation into the justice department's handling of the Epstein case omitted it entirely. Epstein continued abusing girls for years afterward, with prosecution not occurring until the mid-2000s. The report was only disclosed in December 2025 as part of a partial release of Epstein-related files.

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• Career prosecutor Erik Siebert resigns after refusing baseless prosecutions — Career prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned from the Department of Justice after refusing to pursue what he characterized as baseless prosecutions of New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey. He was replaced by Trump-aligned attorney Lindsey Halligan, whose appointment was later ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.

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• Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to minimum-security facility after Blanche interview — After Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell in federal custody, Maxwell was transferred from a high-security facility to a minimum-security prison camp. When questioned about the move, Blanche declined to answer direct questions, citing "security issues," while simultaneously acknowledging that all such decisions ultimately fall under his authority.
• Deputy Attorney General Blanche acknowledges approving Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, when asked on Meet the Press about Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a lower-security prison facility days after an interview, seemingly acknowledged he approved the transfer, stating that "every decision" made by the Bureau of Prisons "lands on my desk." The timing and circumstances of the transfer raised questions about potential preferential treatment.

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• Vice President JD Vance announced list of judges and prosecutors for "swifter justice" — Vice President JD Vance stated at the TPUSA event: "Greatness awaits every single one of you in the America First movement we are building together, but we need your help to get there. Do you want more prosecutions? Great. So do we. Trump and I have a list of better judges and prosecutors to enact swifter justice." The statement indicates the administration is preparing to appoint judges and prosecutors based on loyalty to the "America First" movement rather than judicial independence.

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• US Justice Department temporarily removes then restores Trump photo from Epstein files release — The US Justice Department removed a photograph containing images of Donald Trump from the public Epstein investigative files on Saturday, citing potential victim exposure concerns flagged by federal prosecutors in New York. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the removal was precautionary and unrelated to Trump. After review, the department determined no Epstein victims were depicted and restored the image on Sunday without redaction. Democrats accused the administration of political interference, while the department defended the action as necessary to protect victims during ongoing document review.
• Deputy Attorney General Blanche provides inconsistent explanations for removal of Trump photographs from Epstein files — When NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about photographs showing Trump in Epstein-related materials that were removed from the DOJ website, Blanche's explanations shifted repeatedly. He insisted the removal had nothing to do with Trump while conceding that no victim had been identified in the images that prompted their takedown, creating an apparent contradiction in his account.

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• Deputy Attorney General Blanche provides inconsistent explanations for removal of Trump photographs from Epstein files — When NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about photographs showing Trump in Epstein-related materials that were removed from the DOJ website, Blanche's explanations shifted repeatedly. He insisted the removal had nothing to do with Trump while conceding that no victim had been identified in the images that prompted their takedown, creating an apparent contradiction in his account.

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• Luigi Mangione's lawyers file motion challenging AG Pam Bondi's impartiality and seeking to block death penalty — Lawyers for Luigi Mangione filed court documents arguing that Attorney General Pam Bondi has a "profound conflict of interest" because her former employer, Ballard Partners lobbying firm, represents UnitedHealth Group—the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, whose CEO Mangione is accused of killing. The filing seeks to remove the death penalty option, dismiss two federal charges, and exclude certain evidence, citing Bondi's prior lobbying ties and public statements about the case. A hearing is scheduled for 9 January 2025 in Manhattan federal court.

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• Trump administration resists Epstein file disclosures despite campaign promise — President Trump signed legislation mandating Epstein file disclosures after months of hesitation, despite having promised on the campaign trail to release the files. The White House and DOJ repeatedly delayed and obstructed the release, with the DOJ claiming in July that no further disclosure was warranted. Trump's name appeared multiple times in the withheld files, according to reporting. The administration's resistance to transparency, combined with the incomplete release, suggests deliberate obstruction of accountability.

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• White House and Justice Department officials circulate Clinton images from Epstein files — Justice Department and White House officials posted images of Bill Clinton from the released Epstein files on social media, with redacted faces of other individuals. Gates McGavick, a Justice Department spokesperson, posted a photo of Clinton in a hot tub with a redacted figure. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung posted another Clinton image with a redacted companion and a Drake/Future lyric. The strategy appeared designed to shift public focus from Trump's Epstein connections to Clinton's associations.
• White House officials mock Clinton on social media over released Epstein photographs — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted a swimming pool photograph of Bill Clinton from the released Epstein files on social media with the caption "Oh my!" and a red-faced emoji. Communications director Steven Cheung posted separately with the caption "Slick Willy! @BillClinton just chillin, without a care in the world." These posts represent official White House use of released government materials for partisan mockery of a political opponent.

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• Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan convicted of obstruction for helping immigrant evade ICE arrest — A jury in Milwaukee found Wisconsin circuit judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction of justice (felony) but acquitted her on a concealment charge. Federal prosecutors alleged she deliberately misdirected ICE agents and helped Mexican immigrant Eduardo Flores Ruiz escape arrest at her courthouse in spring 2025 by falsely claiming their warrant was insufficient and directing them away while she led Ruiz out a private exit. She faces up to five years in prison and is expected to appeal. The case occurred amid Trump's immigration crackdown and drew criticism from judicial advocates and Democrats who characterized it as political retaliation.