Summary
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche explained that the Justice Department released only part of the Epstein files to protect abuse survivors. He stated that more documents will eventually be released as required by law, but sensitive information needs careful handling.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department released a portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The release was done by a deadline set by Congress.
- Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General, explained this was to protect sexual abuse survivors.
- More documents will be released in the future as per legal obligations.
- Some Democrats criticized the limited release, accusing the administration of hiding information.
- Blanche rejected these criticisms, stating the Trump administration aims for transparency.
- President Donald Trump and other political and business figures knew Epstein in the past.
