The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million additional pages, along with thousands of images and videos, related to Jeffrey Epstein on January 30, 2026, claiming full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The files include unverified public submissions to the FBI, some containing false claims against President Donald Trump from before the 2020 election. Officials emphasized that mentions of notable figures do not imply wrongdoing.
On January 30, 2026, in Washington, D.C., Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the release of over 3 million pages, more than 180,000 photos, and 2,000 videos tied to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This tranche brings the total files disclosed to 3.5 million, fulfilling obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law in November 2025 after near-unanimous congressional support.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) cautioned that the materials may contain "fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos," as they included everything sent to the FBI by the public deemed responsive to the act. Among the contents are "untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump" submitted shortly before the 2020 election, described by the DOJ as unfounded and false. Specific allegations include graphic assertions of sexual misconduct, such as Trump raping a 13-year-old girl—where the accuser provided no contact information—and attending "big orgy parties" with young girls. Authorities deemed the latter complainant "not credible," citing three prior police incidents leading to mandatory psychiatric evaluations.
Blanche noted that many images and videos consist of "large quantities of commercial pornography" seized from Epstein's devices, not taken by him or those around him, though some appear to be. Photos of women were redacted as potential victims, except for Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's imprisoned associate; men's images were not redacted unless necessary to protect women. Over 500 reviewers and attorneys processed more than 6 million pages, discarding duplicates and unrelated materials while withholding items involving violence or attorney-client privilege.
The files originate from sources including the New York case against Maxwell, investigations into Epstein's death, a Florida probe of his former butler, multiple FBI investigations, and the Office of Inspector General's review. Blanche stressed that redactions were limited to victim protection and that "notable individuals and politicians were not redacted." He denied any White House oversight or favoritism toward Trump, stating the president directed maximum transparency.
Initial reviews revealed unredacted names and photos of victims, communications with figures like Elon Musk and Kathryn Ruemmler, and further mentions of Trump, but being named does not indicate involvement in crimes. The release follows bipartisan criticism of prior delays and redactions, amid a political saga where Trump once amplified conspiracy theories about the files during his campaign but resisted disclosure upon returning to office.
