Epstein Files Vanish from DOJ Site, Trump Photo Included, Sparks Cover-Up Claims

• At least 16 Jeffrey Epstein files, including a photograph featuring President Donald Trump, disappeared from the Department of Justice's public website less than a day after being posted.
• The files were initially released on December 19 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law signed by Trump, but were removed without public notice or explanation from the government.
• The missing content included images of paintings depicting nude women and a photo of Trump alongside Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
• Democratic leaders, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, have labeled the disappearance a potential "cover-up" and demanded immediate transparency from Attorney General Pam Bondi.
• Critics argue the removals and heavy redactions violate the transparency law, while the White House defends its record and highlights photos of former President Bill Clinton.

Why It Matters: Disappearance of Epstein files, including Trump photo, from DOJ site sparks "cover-up" allegations.