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Dec 24, 2025 DOJ insulted a reporter on its official social media account over Epstein file questions Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
A federal law-enforcement agency's official account mocked a journalist rather than answering accountability questions, undermining press independence.
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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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Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 23, 2025 White House took control of the Justice Department's official social media account Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Direct White House control of DOJ's communications channel blurred institutional independence between the executive and law enforcement, undermining checks on politicization.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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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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Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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Dec 23, 2025 White House took over the Justice Department's X account and used it to claim Epstein file allegations were "unfounded and false" Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Executive control of an agency's communications channel was used to publicly dispute factual findings in released government documents.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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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."
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 49 – 2025-12-20–2025-12-26
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