- Vice President JD Vance admitted the Trump administration "mishandled" the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, particularly regarding communications.
- Vance suggested the administration should have released all files as quickly as possible after necessary redactions.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also acknowledged "mistakes" in the file release during his confirmation hearing, citing the "herculean task" of reviewing millions of documents.
- The administration faced bipartisan criticism for failing to meet early promises and for delays in releasing over 2 million documents required by the 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- A March release included previously withheld allegations against President Donald Trump, which the White House called baseless, while Epstein victims filed a class-action suit accusing the Justice Department of revealing their identities.
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