Trump Administration Seeks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records Amid Transparency Demands
The Trump administration has formally requested the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 grand jury files, a move likely to intensify an already heated public debate over the late financier’s connections and alleged crimes, as reported by The Time.
On Friday, the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, filed a motion in federal court to release the grand jury transcripts. The request follows mounting public pressure—including from Trump supporters—to bring more clarity to Epstein’s ties and legal proceedings.
President Donald Trump, posting on Truth Social, confirmed he had called for the release of the documents, saying the move was «subject only to court approval.» However, he acknowledged that no amount of transparency would satisfy critics, calling them «radical left lunatics.»
The motion comes just weeks after a DOJ–FBI memo dismissed persistent conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein, but questions remain about Trump’s past association with him. A recent Wall Street Journal report claimed Trump once sent Epstein a birthday letter with a nude sketch—a story Trump denies and is now suing the publication over.
While Trump demands transparency on grand jury testimony, critics have noted he has not pushed for the release of DOJ investigative files, which many believe contain the most revealing information. Attorney General Bondi has faced criticism for previously releasing heavily redacted documents that offered little new insight.
The DOJ’s latest filing argues that the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases are matters of public interest, and calls for the release of related transcripts, though it vows to protect victim identities. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in 2022 for conspiring with Epstein to sexually abuse minors.
Whether the records are released now lies with a federal judge in New York, where the original cases were filed. The process could take weeks or months as the court balances public interest against privacy concerns, particularly for uncharged individuals and victims.
The move also follows political fallout over the recent firing of Maurene Comey, a lead prosecutor in both the Epstein and Maxwell cases. Lawmakers, including Sen. Adam Schiff, have raised concerns over the timing and implications of her dismissal.
The legal and political dimensions of the Epstein saga continue to evolve, with the Trump administration’s latest action ensuring it stays in the spotlight—whether transparency is ultimately achieved or not.
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