The US Department of Justice has begun publishing a substantial body of additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, releasing more than three million records as part of a legally mandated disclosure process, officials said.
At a press conference, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release includes more than 2,000 video clips and over 180,000 photographs, marking one of the most comprehensive disclosures tied to the case to date.
No White House Interference
Blanche, who previously served as personal attorney to President Donald Trump, firmly denied any White House involvement in the release. He said the Justice Department acted in full compliance with the law and sought to prosecute anyone who exploited women.
“As we stated in July, if the Department of Justice has information about men who exploited women, we will bring charges,” Blanche said, adding that he does not believe the public will find such evidence in the Epstein files.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>🚨 Department of Justice Publishes 3.5 Million Responsive Pages in Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act<br><br>🔗<a href=”https://t.co/eGeSO5qkVY”>https://t.co/eGeSO5qkVY</a> <a href=”https://t.co/SRhcdg70N0″>pic.twitter.com/SRhcdg70N0</a></p>— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) <a href=”https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept/status/2017315889842954449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>January 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
Prior Review Found No New Evidence
Blanche noted that a joint memorandum issued in July by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded there was no new evidence in the case that would warrant further disclosures or the prosecution of additional individuals.
The announcement has angered segments of President Trump’s electoral base, where conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case—particularly allegations of elite corruption—remain widespread.
Millions of Pages Released Under Congressional Mandate
According to Blanche, the government has released nearly 3.5 million pages from the extensive Epstein file since December, in accordance with a law passed by Congress.
Reading from the conclusion of a letter sent by the Justice Department to Congress, Blanche said the published documents represent the culmination of an exceptionally thorough review and analysis process aimed at ensuring transparency for the American public and full legal compliance.
He added that once the report is formally submitted to Congress and the justifications for document redactions are published in the Federal Register, the administration will have fulfilled its statutory obligations. The letter was signed by Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Redactions and Privacy Protections
Blanche clarified that, with the exception of Ghislaine Maxwell—Epstein’s associate, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence—the identities of all women appearing in the released photographs and videos have been concealed.
Jeffrey Epstein died in jail in 2019. US authorities ruled his death a suicide in his cell, shortly before he was scheduled to stand trial on federal harrasment charges.
U.S. Justice Department Releases Extensive Trove of Epstein Case Files
The US Department of Justice has begun publishing a substantial body of additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, releasing more than three million records as part of a legally mandated disclosure process, officials said.
At a press conference, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release includes more than 2,000 video clips and over 180,000 photographs, marking one of the most comprehensive disclosures tied to the case to date.
No White House Interference
Blanche, who previously served as personal attorney to President Donald Trump, firmly denied any White House involvement in the release. He said the Justice Department acted in full compliance with the law and sought to prosecute anyone who exploited women.
“As we stated in July, if the Department of Justice has information about men who exploited women, we will bring charges,” Blanche said, adding that he does not believe the public will find such evidence in the Epstein files.
Prior Review Found No New Evidence
Blanche noted that a joint memorandum issued in July by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded there was no new evidence in the case that would warrant further disclosures or the prosecution of additional individuals.
The announcement has angered segments of President Trump’s electoral base, where conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case—particularly allegations of elite corruption—remain widespread.
Millions of Pages Released Under Congressional Mandate
According to Blanche, the government has released nearly 3.5 million pages from the extensive Epstein file since December, in accordance with a law passed by Congress.
Reading from the conclusion of a letter sent by the Justice Department to Congress, Blanche said the published documents represent the culmination of an exceptionally thorough review and analysis process aimed at ensuring transparency for the American public and full legal compliance.
He added that once the report is formally submitted to Congress and the justifications for document redactions are published in the Federal Register, the administration will have fulfilled its statutory obligations. The letter was signed by Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Redactions and Privacy Protections
Blanche clarified that, with the exception of Ghislaine Maxwell—Epstein’s associate, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence—the identities of all women appearing in the released photographs and videos have been concealed.
Jeffrey Epstein died in jail in 2019. US authorities ruled his death a suicide in his cell, shortly before he was scheduled to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The release has nevertheless raised serious questions about its credibility and intent. The disclosure covered only half of the total archive, with a significant portion of the documents remaining withheld, a limitation that undermines claims of full transparency. At the same time, the department has sought to cast doubt on the authenticity of records that include President Donald Trump’s name, maintaining that such documents date back to before 2000, a position that has itself drawn scrutiny.
The documents also point to the involvement of Elon Musk, contradicting his previous denials of any connection to the case, and include references to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who is reported to have visited Epstein’s apartment accompanied by his wife.
Furthermore, the exposure of the names of numerous victims, a move that appears to contravene US law and potentially place those individuals at risk. Taken together, these elements suggest that Trump acted out of concern that a future Justice Department under a Democratic president could authorize the release of the complete archive, prompting him to structure the disclosure in its current, limited form.