Why Trump Chose to Release the Epstein Files Partially

The darkest scandal of the United States is finally unfolding as the Department of Justice begins releasing the Epstein files under the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The initial batch includes thousands of pages, many of which are heavily redacted or entirely blank. According to the department, the redactions were made to protect the privacy of victims and their families, preserve secrecy around ongoing investigations and grand jury proceedings, and remove sensitive personal information such as birth dates and Social Security numbers. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about the extent of the redactions, noting that key materials including flight logs, financial records, and draft indictments remain withheld. They argue that the release does not meet the full requirements of the law, which set a statutory deadline for disclosure. The Justice Department has stated that additional documents will be published on a rolling basis after further review, leaving the public awaitin