Both parties bash Trump for ‘moving the goalpost’ and initially releasing only some Epstein files by deadline
Trump slammed by Republicans and Democrats over Epstein files release
- The Justice Department began releasing thousands of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but did not meet the legal deadline to make all files public.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that while a significant number of documents were released, the full disclosure would take an additional 'couple of weeks'.
- Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers criticised the administration for failing to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of all unclassified records by the Friday deadline.
- Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene were among those who accused the administration of 'moving the goalpost' and violating federal law.
- A spokesperson for the administration defended its handling of the files, asserting it was 'the most transparent in history' regarding the Epstein case.