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FBI's Bongino Criticizes DOJ Over Epstein Files Redaction

12/8/2025

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino learned in March 2025 that the Trump administration redacted Jeffrey Epstein files.
He had previously called for full transparency and said the email was not significant.
Bongino clashed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the lack of file releases, straining relations with the White House.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed, mandating the release of records, while the DOJ found no incriminating evidence.

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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino learned in March 2025 that the Trump administration redacted Jeffrey Epstein files.
He had previously called for full transparency and said the email was not significant.
Bongino clashed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over the lack of file releases, straining relations with the White House.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed, mandating the release of records, while the DOJ found no incriminating evidence.