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Epstein Files Vanish After Release as Trump's Former Lawyer Oversees DOJ - Decoding The Rhetoric
The Department of Justice released millions of Epstein-related documents. Then files containing Trump allegations briefly disappeared.
A spreadsheet of FBI tips referencing Donald Trump was published, removed, and later restored after reporters noticed. All of this happened under the supervision of Trump’s former defense lawyer, now serving as Deputy Attorney General.
Only half of the Epstein documents collected by the DOJ have been released, despite a legal deadline. Survivors and lawmakers are now demanding answers as questions mount about transparency, conflicts of interest, and why certain materials keep vanishing.
This video breaks down what was released, what disappeared, who controls the process, and why this matters. - 01/31/2026.