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In reply to the discussion: It really seems damning to be caught deliberately. . . [View all]Aussie105
(8,054 posts)37. Redactions are all above board.
Last edited Mon Dec 22, 2025, 02:18 AM - Edit history (1)
Orders to the redaction team was to protect the innocent victims.
Had a few extra 'victim' names added. Trump's included.
Fearless leader must be shown to be perfectly innocent of any and all suspicion.
It's the North Korean way!
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What is the justification for the redactions? I know why they are doing it, but under what legal cover?
dutch777
Dec 2025
#3
This is blatantly illegal. The Epstein Files Tranparency Act explicitly forbids this.
Wiz Imp
Dec 2025
#5
When they regularly violate the law and get away with it, there may be no consequences.
Lonestarblue
Dec 2025
#19
If the morans had opened an investigation into Trump, it would all be "an ongoing investigation" and exempt.
usonian
Dec 2025
#7
I hope Democratic leaders can use the cover-up to bring Trump down. I know that to many MAGA, this
Doodley
Dec 2025
#9
At least with Nixon, he and his cronies were smart enought NOT to try to withold information already in the public
Fil1957
Dec 2025
#34
I keep remembering Leavitt's v neck dress and wiggling her chest at Trump during the Easter Egg event.
Attilatheblond
Dec 2025
#40
The redacted version is dated 12/12/22, the one showing Trump is 01/08/24.
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2025
#30
Our own Department of Justice isn't the least bit interested in telling the truth
democrank
Dec 2025
#28