Redacted Names in Epstein Files: FBI's Decision Sparks Controversy
The FBI has reportedly redacted the name of Donald Trump and other well-known public figures from the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to sources familiar with the matter. During a review of approximately 100,000 pages of records, about 1,000 FBI agents were instructed to flag any references to Trump. Despite Trump's name appearing in Epstein's contact book and flight logs, the Justice Department found no evidence linking him to criminal activity. The decision to withhold additional material has been attributed to privacy concerns and protections for victims, leading to bipartisan criticism and renewed scrutiny of the files' handling.
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