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Summary:

The slow release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under Attorney General Pam Bondi, is facing bipartisan criticism. Lawmakers, including Representatives Thomas Massie (R) and Ro Khanna (D), are threatening to hold Bondi in contempt of Congress if the full documents are not released soon. Former President Bill Clinton is also demanding the immediate release of any documents involving him. Concerns exist that the DOJ is selectively releasing information to protect powerful figures. President Trump addressed the situation at a press conference, expressing discomfort with the images being released. Survivors of Epstein’s abuse are also criticizing the redactions and slow pace of release. The DOJ claims it is working to release more documents, with no redactions to protect famous or political figures.

News Article:

Epstein Files Delay Sparks Bipartisan Outrage; Clinton Demands Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 23, 2025 – Bipartisan anger is mounting over the slow release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the U.S. Department of Justice. Lawmakers are threatening action against Attorney General Pam Bondi, while former President Bill Clinton has demanded the immediate release of any files involving him.

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) voiced the frustration, stating, “The DOJ needs to quit protecting the rich, powerful, and politically connected,” in a post on X. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is joining Massie in a bipartisan effort to force the release of the documents, potentially pursuing contempt of Congress charges against Bondi if their demands are not met.

The DOJ has been releasing files in batches, but critics claim these are incomplete and heavily redacted. Survivors of Epstein’s abuse have also expressed outrage, stating they have only received a “fraction of the files” with “abnormal and extreme redactions.”

Former President Clinton’s spokesman, Angel Urena, issued a statement urging Bondi to release any remaining documents that refer to Clinton in any way, including photographs. “Someone or something is being protected. We do not know whom, what or why. But we do know this: We need no such protection,” said Urena.

At a press conference President Trump addressed the situation, expressing discomfort with the release of some of the images, and alleging that focus on this case is being used “to deflect from a tremendous success.”

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation to pressure the Senate to also take legal steps to push for a full document release.

The Justice Department maintains it is working to release more documents and claims that “no redactions will be made to protect any famous or politically sensitive people.” The situation remains tense, with lawmakers and survivors vowing to continue pushing for full transparency in the Epstein case.

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