DOJ Claims All Epstein Files Released as Bondi Faces Contempt Threats, Trump Approval Hit
Acting AG Todd Blanche insists DOJ has released all Epstein documents while House Democrats threaten contempt for Pam Bondi's testimony absence. Florida poll shows Epstein files hurt Trump's ratings.
The Department of Justice is facing mounting pressure over the completeness of Jeffrey Epstein document releases, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claiming the government has "released everything" while multiple sources suggest otherwise. According to Law360, a tabloid publisher told a New York court that the Epstein files release remains incomplete, directly contradicting DOJ assertions.
NBC News and New York Post reported that Blanche defended the DOJ's handling of victim information, calling it "horrible" that Epstein victims' details were made public. However, House Democrats are escalating their oversight efforts, with KIMA and Law360 reporting that former Attorney General Pam Bondi skipped scheduled testimony about the Epstein files, prompting contempt threats from Congressional investigators seeking answers about document withholding.
The political ramifications are becoming clear in key swing states. The Miami Herald reported that a new Florida poll identifies the Epstein files as "the biggest drag on Trump's approval rating" in the state, suggesting the ongoing document controversy is affecting public opinion. Meanwhile, WGN Radio 720 provided analysis of what the released files actually reveal, highlighting gaps that fuel continued speculation about unreleased materials.
The standoff between Congress and the DOJ appears to be intensifying, with lawmakers demanding full transparency while the Justice Department maintains it has met all disclosure requirements. The dispute centers on whether additional documents exist beyond what has been made public, with victims' advocates and transparency groups calling for a complete accounting of all Epstein-related materials in federal custody.