Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms

Reuters ^ | 12/20/2025 2:53 PM CST | Nathan Layne

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Summary

• A few Republicans join Democrats in criticizing Epstein release as inadequate
• Justice Department missed deadline for full Epstein file disclosure
• Critics say redactions fuel conspiracy theories, erode Trump support

The U.S. Justice Department released a partial, heavily redacted set of Epstein-related files on December 19-20, 2025, missing a congressional deadline for full disclosure under a bipartisan law signed by President Trump in November. The release included approximately 300,000 pages of documents, photos, and materials, with extensive redactions—including entirely blacked-out sections—and featured prominent references to former President Bill Clinton but few to Trump.

Criticism came from both parties: Democrats accused the administration of noncompliance and potential cover-up, while some Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene, along with conservative commentators, called the disclosures inadequate, warning of fueled conspiracy theories and risks to Republican support ahead of 2026 midterms.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche attributed the delay and redactions to the volume of material and victim protections, promising additional releases in coming weeks. Strategists noted the issue could erode trust among Trump's base and pose political challenges for Republicans in swing districts.

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Here ya go!

[escapefromboston]

The Epstein case never polled that high on.the list of the average American’s concerns.

[stars & stripes forever]

If anyone wants to see what was in the Epstein files, go to the Free Republic Q archives. All of it was hashed over several years ago.

Very disturbing evidence.

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.
(Luke 12:2-3)

[E. Pluribus Unum]

If anyone wants to see what was in the Epstein files, go to the Free Republic Q archives.

Only Q-ers are allowed to go there, and if you do go there, prepare to be swarmed.

[RummyChick]

It will. Bondi is facing imminent impeachment by Massie and Khanna

[RummyChick]

[House Atreides]

The ‘RATS will say that every image of a victim that has been blacked out included Trump. Every thing referring to personally identifiable information (of victims/innocent persons) that is blocked out or blurred will be said to refer to Trump’s involvement.

[House Atreides]

Can you please make your text bigger. Thank you.

[RummyChick]

I did not change it whatsoever

[MrRelevant]

If the economy is trending upwards Democrats are toast with Epstein, without Epstein…. The media is gaslighting as usual. Its a distraction. Trump is putting together the America First agenda that he promised. Thats what will drive the GOP support. It will also disenfranchise democrat voters.

[dforest]

I am sick of the Epstein files. I don’t even care anymore. Many of those scum are older than dirt or else they are dead now.

They will come before God.

[Drew68]

The Epstein case never polled that high on.the list of the average American’s concerns.

I don't care in the slightest about it.

But it seems there are a lot of people on the left who are certain that Trump is on it and a lot of people on the right who are certain that the Epstein files are going to lead to a total downfall of the world's behind the scenes power players.

Imagine learning that Bill Gates banged some 15-year old strumpet back in 2003? Yeah, exactly. Yawn...

[stars & stripes forever]

They are a great group of FReepers - always ready to answer a question.

Beware if you are a TROLL though

[Third Person]

More bigger please

[Kiss7]

LOL

[MrRelevant]

Im sure Tommy boy will lead the way…..

[RummyChick]

that is an image posted as is.

[RummyChick]