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Trump's Transparency Puzzle: Epstein Files Unsealed

On July 23, 2025, President Trump's administration faced pressure from supporters to unseal secret Jeffrey Epstein case documents amid a political crisis.
This crisis follows longstanding skepticism about withheld information, complicated by competing efforts from House Republicans and Democrats to demand greater transparency.
Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 after federal sex trafficking charges, and reporting revealed lenient 2008 plea deals and his network including Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021.
Despite promises to release Epstein files, the Justice Department's review found no client list or blackmail evidence, while political figures labeled the scandal a 'hoax' and disputes about Epstein's death persist.
The ongoing debate illustrates political divisions and public mistrust around Epstein files disclosure, with legal actions underway and no resolution yet on full transparency.

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The Scotsman

Center

As Donald Trump seeks refuge from 'Epstein Files' furore, Scotland's politicians must take care

Donald Trump has been trying to downplay the row over the Epstein Files, but many of his most fervent supporters are insisting they must be released

6 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Korea Times

Lean Left

Trump's handling of the Epstein files

6 days ago·Korea, Republic of

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Tucson

Center

Letter: Do You See What Trump Really Is?

To all the people who voted for Trump, is this really what you wanted? Have you figured out that all that bluster about not touching Medicare and about releasing the Epstein files was just that - bluster? He stood there…

6 days ago·Tucson, United States

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RollingStone

Left

These Right-Wingers Won’t Shut Up About Epstein, No Matter What Trump Says

Donald Trump doesn't want to talk about the Epstein files, but his most vocal supporters refuse to let him change the subject until they're released.

6 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Christian Post

Lean Right

Trump's week in review: From Faith Summit to Epstein developments

Another week of the Trump administration has come and gone, with Sunday marking the six-month anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. A lot has happened in the past week, with the president hosting an event at the White House for faith leaders and the administration taking additional steps to prioritize religious liberty. #DonaldTrump #PamBondi #JeffreyEpstein #Religiousliberty #Israel #MikeHuckabee

6 days ago

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Bloomberg

Lean Left

Trump’s Ambitions Collide With Epstein, Fed and Health Concerns

For President Donald Trump, whose political career has benefited from voter anxiety over Washington elites, the health of his predecessor and the riches of Wall Street, the past week offered a reversal of fortune.

6 days ago·United States

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