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BREAKING: DOJ quietly pulled a photo of Trump (and 15–16 other files) from the newly released Epstein tranche after reporters saw them live Friday. Todd Blanche called claims it was removed because of Trump “laughable,” saying it was pulled because of the women in the image. DOJ says it’s “reviewing and redacting” “in an abundance of caution.” This is how “transparency” turns into a disappearing act
🚨BREAKING: DOJ quietly pulled a photo of Trump (and 15–16 other files) from the newly released Epstein tranche after reporters saw them live Friday. Todd Blanche called claims it was removed because of Trump “laughable,” saying it was pulled because of the women in the image. DOJ says it’s “reviewing and redacting” “in an abundance of caution.” This is how “transparency” turns into a disappearing act
**DOJ Pulls Trump Photo From Epstein Files; Sparks Questions About Redactions**
In a surprising move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) quietly removed a photograph of former President Donald Trump, along with 15–16 other files, from a tranche of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein that had just been released. Reporters who viewed the files live on Friday noticed the photo before it disappeared.
Legal analyst Todd Blanche addressed speculation that the photo was removed due to Trump’s presence, calling such claims “laughable.” According to Blanche, the DOJ’s decision was likely related to the presence of women in the image rather than any political motive.
The DOJ stated it is “reviewing and redacting” certain content “in an abundance of caution,” emphasizing that the process is intended to protect privacy and sensitive information.
The incident has drawn criticism from transparency advocates, who argue that the removal of the files undermines public access to court documents. Some observers have described the situation as an example of how efforts at transparency can unintentionally lead to a “disappearing act.”
As the DOJ continues its review, questions remain about what content will ultimately be released and whether additional redactions will follow.