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WASHINGTON D.C. : The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reinstated a photograph featuring President Donald Trump that was briefly removed from a massive public release of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The removal of the image, along with at least 12 other files, occurred just one day after thousands of documents were released on Friday under a congressional mandate. The disappearance of the files sparked immediate backlash from House Oversight Committee Democrats, who publicly questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media, asking, “What else is being covered up?”
“Abundance of Caution” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed allegations that the removal was politically motivated, calling the suggestion “laughable.” According to Blanche, the image—which shows a desk in Epstein’s home featuring a photograph of Trump, Melania Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell—was flagged by the Southern District of New York to protect potential victims.
“After the review, it was determined there is no evidence that any Epstein victims are depicted in the photograph, and it has been reposted without any alteration,” the DOJ stated in a post on X. Blanche noted that dozens of photos of Trump with Epstein are already in the public domain, making the idea of a targeted removal “absurd.”
Missing Files and Legal Frustration While the Trump photo was restored by early Sunday, several other files remained missing from the DOJ website as of Sunday evening. These include images of a massage parlor in Epstein’s residence decorated with numerous unredacted or partially redacted photos and artwork of nude women.
The DOJ faces mounting pressure for failing to meet the Friday deadline for a full, unredacted release as mandated by law. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), who championed the release, expressed deep frustration with the administration’s posture, stating he is drafting “inherent contempt” charges for Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“They are flouting the spirit and the letter of the law,” Massie told CBS News. “I won’t be satisfied until the survivors are satisfied.”
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