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Harris Defends Biden-Era Restraint on Epstein Files as DOJ Faces Friday Release Deadline

She frames the choice as a stand for DOJ independence.

Overview

  • Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kamala Harris said the Biden White House maintained an "absolute separation" from Justice Department decisions on the Epstein records.
  • She accused President Trump of pressuring federal institutions and said she doubts the current DOJ will release all documents the public expects to see.
  • The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ to publish all unclassified Epstein materials by Friday, a measure President Donald Trump signed on Nov. 19.
  • Harris also praised Republicans in Congress who have called to "release the file."
  • A July memo reported by outlets said DOJ and FBI found no separate client list and determined Epstein died by suicide, an abrupt end to that line of inquiry.