Washington: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has put back a photograph of President Donald Trump on its official website after briefly removing it from a large document release linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The department clarified that the image was restored after a review confirmed it does not include or identify any of Epstein’s victims.
The photograph was part of a massive set of records made public by the DOJ and was taken down quietly within a day of being uploaded. The sudden removal, without any immediate explanation, triggered questions and criticism online, with many users accusing the department of a lack of transparency.
Responding to the controversy, the DOJ said the image was temporarily withdrawn following concerns raised by the Southern District of New York. Officials explained that the step was taken purely as a precaution to ensure that no victims were shown in any of the released material. After verification, the department concluded that the image did not violate victim protection guidelines and reposted it unchanged.
The clarification helped ease speculation that followed the unexplained takedown. Critics had pointed out that the website did not carry any notice or reason for the removal, leading to confusion and public backlash.
The development comes amid one of the largest public disclosures connected to the Epstein case. Late Friday night, the DOJ released more than 300,000 records related to the investigation, including photographs and documents referencing several high-profile figures. Among those named or pictured in various materials are former US President Bill Clinton, singer Michael Jackson, actor Chris Tucker, and Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Some of the released photographs reportedly show social events and private gatherings, adding to renewed public scrutiny of Epstein’s network and associations. The records were initially shared in multiple batches, followed by additional uploads within hours.
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