DoJ Releases 8,000 New Epstein Files; Cautions on 'False' Trump Claims

• The DoJ released 8,000 additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including video and audio recordings, after criticism for delays.
• The release includes surveillance footage from August 2019, the month Epstein died in jail.
• DoJ urged caution on "untrue and sensationalist claims" against President Trump, calling them "unfounded and false."
• Lawmakers like Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and Chuck Schumer threaten legal action against the DoJ for alleged non-compliance with the EFTA.
• Victims' advocates and Congress criticize the DoJ for slow, opaque release and heavy redactions, despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Why It Matters: DoJ released 8,000 Epstein files amid controversy, cautioning on Trump claims and facing lawmaker backlash.