DOJ posts then removes 16 Epstein‑related files within 24 hours The Justice Department uploaded a public webpage of Epstein documents on Friday, but by Saturday 16 items—including a photo of Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein arranged in a drawer, as well as nude‑art paintings—were no longer accessible [1][2][3][4]. The disappearance occurred without notice or explanation, sparking immediate media attention.

Department says ongoing review and redaction drive the pull‑back In a post on X, the DOJ explained that the removed materials are still under review and will be redacted to protect survivor identities, citing “an abundance of caution” as additional information is received [2][3][4]. No timetable or detailed rationale was provided, and the agency did not acknowledge the specific missing Trump image.

House Democrats press for full disclosure and cite possible cover‑up Members of the House Oversight Committee, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, highlighted the missing Trump photo and demanded that the DOJ release all materials, warning that the removal appears aimed at concealing information [1][2][4]. Some lawmakers, such as Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, floated impeachment articles against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the handling of the files [1].

Released batch adds a 1996 complaint and Clinton photos while omitting key records The documents that remain public contain a previously unseen 1996 complaint accusing Epstein of stealing children’s photographs, as well as never‑before‑released images of former President Bill Clinton [3][4]. However, the batch lacks FBI survivor interviews, internal DOJ charging memos, and other critical files, offering little new insight into Epstein’s crimes or the federal decision‑making process [2][3][4].