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Rep. Jamie Raskin blasts DOJ for redacting so much in Epstein files

Raskin said the extensive redactions made no sense and accused the administration of concealing information.

Rep. Jamie Raskin blasts DOJ for redacting so much in Epstein files
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Rep. Jamie Raskin and other lawmakers accused the Justice Department of withholding information through heavy redactions in the Epstein-file release; Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna said they are considering House inherent-contempt orders against Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative and ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee criticizing the redactions

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act discussing possible inherent-contempt orders

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act criticizing the redactions

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Attorney General whom Massie and Khanna discussed targeting with inherent-contempt orders

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy Attorney General defending the Justice Department's redactions and removal of files

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose past comments and actions regarding the files are discussed

House Minority Leader commenting on the initial release and possible action against Bondi

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator calling for the files to be released and expressing distrust that DOJ would comply

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator calling for the files to be released

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former President whose photographs were included in the document release

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Jamie Raskin Criticizes DOJ Handling of Epstein Files

Outlets agree that Jamie Raskin criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Center outlets emphasize the missed deadline, extensive redactions and officials’ privacy rationale, alongside criticism from lawmakers in both parties. Right-leaning outlets ridicule Raskin’s CNN comments and frame them as part of Democrats’ effort to deflect from photographs of Bill Clinton with Jeffrey Epstein.

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