Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) removed and then reposted a photograph showing President Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein and others from an online collection of documents relating to Epstein. The DOJ stated the photo was temporarily removed to check if it showed any Epstein victims. After review, they found no such evidence and put the photo back without changes.
Key Facts
- The DOJ took down a photo of President Trump from Epstein-related files as a precaution.
- The photo was reviewed, found not to harm any Epstein victims, and then reposted.
- President Trump was seen in the photo with Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- The DOJ recently released some files on Epstein after a law required more transparency.
- The government plans to release more Epstein-related documents by the end of the year.
- Critics, mainly Democrats, accuse the DOJ of hiding information by removing files.
- Deputy Attorney General stated the removal wasn't linked to Trump and criticized the notion.
- Trump, once friends with Epstein, has not been accused of wrongdoing connected to Epstein.
