Summary
Several files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have disappeared from the Department of Justice's website. These missing files include a notable photo featuring President Donald Trump with Epstein. House Democrats have raised questions about this disappearance and demand transparency.
Key Facts
- 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ's online portal concerning the Epstein investigation.
- These files were initially released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Among the missing files is a photo showing President Trump, Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- House Democrats, including members of the House Oversight Committee, have questioned why specific files, like file 468, are missing.
- The White House referred inquiries to the DOJ and claimed the Trump Administration is highly transparent.
- The missing files included images of nude paintings and the significant photo of President Trump with Epstein.
- The situation involves ongoing exchanges between the Trump Administration and House Democrats over transparency and past connections with Epstein.