Summary
The Department of Justice released a large number of records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The release, required by a new law, includes photos of former President Bill Clinton, which have sparked reactions from supporters of President Donald Trump's MAGA movement. The bipartisan law mandated the release, despite opposition from President Trump and other Republican leaders.
Key Facts
- The Department of Justice released files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- A new bipartisan law called the Epstein Files Transparency Act required the release.
- The law was passed by both the House and Senate with strong support.
- The release includes thousands of documents, such as photos, call logs, and interviews.
- Prominent Trump supporters reacted to photos of Bill Clinton included in the files.
- The Trump administration initially opposed releasing the files, calling it a "hoax."
- President Trump once had past social ties with Epstein but had a falling out later.
- The released documents are available on the DOJ website under the specified act.
