Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul | World News
Blanche pledged that the Trump administration eventually would meet its obligation required by law. But he stressed that the department was obligated to act with caution as it goes about making public thousands of documents that can include sensitive information. Friday’s partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats who have accused the Republican administration of trying to hide information. This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Ghislaine Maxwell, third from left, and former President Bill Clinton, far right, with a group of unknown people. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP) Blanche called that pushback disingenuous as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to struggle with calls for greater transparency, including from members of his political base, about the government’s investigations into Epstein, who once counted Trump as well as several political leaders and business titans among his peers. “The reason why we are still reviewing documents and still continuing our process is simply that to protect victims,” Blanche told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” …
