Congress voted 427–1 to release everything. Here's what the DOJ actually did.
| Topic | Verified Fact |
|---|---|
| Law Passed | Epstein Files Transparency Act (Public Law 119–38), Nov. 2025 — 427–1 vote |
| DOJ Release | 3.5 million pages released, ~200,000 pages withheld or redacted |
| Trump Files Hidden | 50+ pages of FBI interview with Trump accuser withheld; Trump photo removed |
| DOJ Admitted | "Coding errors" caused improper withholding; files released March 2026 |
| Pam Bondi Fired | AG fired April 2026 partly over Epstein file handling; defied congressional subpoena |
| Victims Exposed | 43 victims' names accidentally exposed, including 24+ minors (WSJ, 2026) |
| Public Trust | Only 6% of Americans satisfied with the release (CNN poll, Jan. 2026) |
| Bank Settlements | JPMorgan $290M | Deutsche Bank $75M | Bank of America $72.5M |
| JPMorgan | Filed retroactive reports on $1.3B in suspicious Epstein transactions after his death |
| Leon Black | Paid Epstein $158 million after his 2008 conviction |
| DEA Investigation | "Operation Chain Reaction" targeting Epstein shut down — no charges filed |