DOJ Reposts Trump Photo from Epstein Files Amid Review

The U.S. Department of Justice reposted a photo of President Trump from the Epstein files after confirming no victims were depicted. Initially removed for review by the Southern District of New York to protect victims, the image was re-uploaded after verification. DOJ committed to transparency and legal obligations.

The United States Department of Justice has reinstated a photograph featuring President Donald Trump, part of a collection from the Jeffrey Epstein files, after confirming it does not depict any victims of Epstein. This comes after the Southern District of New York flagged the photo, prompting a temporary removal to ensure victim protection.

In an official statement on social media platform X, the DOJ explained, 'Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Justice temporarily removed the image for further review. After evaluation, it was verified there is no evidence of Epstein victims in the photograph, and thus, it has been reinstated without alteration.'

Earlier reports from CNN noted the removal of at least 16 files, including the Trump photo, although most involved explicit artwork, various personal items, and notes. The DOJ emphasizes its dedication to transparency, stating they redacted material solely to protect victims and adhere to legal requirements, specifically excluding politically sensitive content from non-essential redaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)