US Restores Trump's Photo in Epstein Files, Cites 'Abundance of Caution'

• The US Department of Justice restored a photograph of President Donald Trump in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files.
• The photo was temporarily removed by the Southern District of New York due to 'abundance of caution' to protect potential victims.
• A review determined no Epstein victims were depicted, leading to its reposting without alteration or redaction.
• Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the decision, denying political motivation or shielding of the President.
• Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans criticized the handling, citing concerns over transparency and potential cover-ups.

Why It Matters: DOJ restores Trump's photo in Epstein files after review, sparking political debate over transparency.