Epstein Files Might Not Be Released in Full Until After Trump Leaves Office
The delayed pace at which the Trump administration is releasing files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein means it could be several years before it meets Congress’s mandate for full transparency.
On Monday, the Justice Department told a court it had released 12,285 files since being compelled to do so on December 19. However, it went on to say that there are "more than 2 million documents" that remain in "various phases of review."
Despite hundreds of attorneys and "substantial Department resources" being devoted to the effort, the released materials represent less than one percent of the total volume in the DOJ’s possession. Assuming all those under review will be disclosed, the entire process would take over eight years to complete.
