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DOJ says ‘we did not protect Trump’ as 3 million Epstein files released

Deputy AG announces release of millions of Epstein files documents

The Justice Department insisted there was no new information in the latest Jeffrey Epstein document release would “satisfy” people – indirectly referring to conspiracies about President Donald Trump.
“Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance with the act,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a news conference announcing the latest document dump.
“There’s a hunger, or a thirst, for information that I don’t think will be satisfied by review of these documents," he said, adding, “We did not protect President Trump. We didn’t protect — or not protect — anybody.”
Trump was once friends with Epstein and has been referenced or featured in photos within the files as a result. But the president has denied any wrongdoing and has never been charged with a crime related to the disgraced financier.
Files released Friday included photos of Epstein’s jail cell after his suicide, emails between Ghislaine Maxwell and “A,” and various messages between Epstein, Maxwell and others.