The FBI is facing backlash after it was revealed that Donald Trump’s name was deliberately redacted from the Jeffrey Epstein files, despite earlier promises of transparency. According to multiple sources, FBI FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) teams blacked out Trump’s name, citing privacy exemptions typically used to protect private citizens—even though Trump is a former and now sitting president.
The redactions were made under FOIA Exemptions 6 and 7(C), which shield individuals from “unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.” Officials argued that Trump was a private citizen when much of the Epstein investigation began in 2006. However, clearly this decision reflects FBI/DOJ favoritism toward Trump, especially since Trump had previously promised to declassify the files.
While other high-profile names were also redacted, Trump’s stands out due to his past promises and his role in overseeing the process. Unless Trump waives his privacy rights, we may never know the full extent of his ties to Epstein.
One thing is for sure, this is not a transparent government. The FBI and DOJ have colluded to conceal the names of people who potentially committed crimes against children in many others. Citizens don’t get these luxuries of privacy, neither should government officials. The public deserves the unreacted files NOW.
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