Epstein files: 16 documents, including Trump's photo, missing from Justice Department's website
The Justice Department has not said why the files were taken down or whether their removal was intentional. A spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Several documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein were removed from the US Justice Department’s public website less than a day after they were made available, with no public explanation from the government. At least 16 files that could be viewed on Friday were no longer accessible by Saturday, as per AP. The Justice Department did not issue any notice to explain the removal.
One of the removed images reportedly showed a photograph of President Donald Trump. The picture appeared inside a drawer alongside Epstein, Melania Trump and Epstein’s longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Justice Department has not said why the files were taken down or whether their removal was intentional.
A spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This has created a row, with people asking why files were removed people were not given any information regarding this on the website.
“What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public,” an X post by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee read.
About Epstein files
The US Department of Justice released over 300,000 documents related to the investigation connected with Jeffrey Epstein on Friday night. These include photographs of prominent figures such as former US President Bill Clinton, pop singer Michael Jackson, Hollywood actor Chris Tucker and Britain’s Prince Andrew.
In some photos, Clinton can be seen swimming in a pool and attending parties with girls. Earlier, these photographs were released in four sets. A few hours later, three more sets were released.
Altogether, there are more than 3,500 files, including over 2.5 GB of photos and documents.