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Rep. Mace Accuses DOJ of Hiding Epstein-Trump Links

2/25/2026

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Mace Challenges DOJ Transparency

Rep. Nancy Mace says Department of Justice has withheld records on Jeffrey Epstein and U.S. President Donald Trump, undermining transparency.
She argues the investigation may involve more than sex trafficking, including financial crimes and ties to federal agents.
Mace criticizes the DOJ for slow document releases under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
NPR investigation shows the DOJ removed and withheld documents about Trump's alleged sexual abuse of minors, raising questions.

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Maxwell Fights Document Release

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers challenge the release of 90,000 pages of documents, alleging the Justice Department's actions violate separation of powers.
They contend the documents include sensitive information and were obtained improperly.
The Justice Department is withholding documents linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, with critics alleging law-breaking to protect him.
Maxwell, convicted for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking, faces scrutiny over a prison transfer and possible cooperation.

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Mace Challenges DOJ Transparency

Rep. Nancy Mace says Department of Justice has withheld records on Jeffrey Epstein and U.S. President Donald Trump, undermining transparency.
She argues the investigation may involve more than sex trafficking, including financial crimes and ties to federal agents.
Mace criticizes the DOJ for slow document releases under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
NPR investigation shows the DOJ removed and withheld documents about Trump's alleged sexual abuse of minors, raising questions.

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