Senators Urge Immediate Release of Epstein Files Amid Transparency Debate

Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Chris Van Hollen have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to immediately release files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking case, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice for survivors. Their appeals follow bipartisan Senate directives demanding preservation and reporting of all Epstein-related records to Congress, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI have resisted by refusing to disclose additional documents. Senator Ron Wyden has also pushed the DOJ to release financial records detailing over $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein, highlighting the importance of tracing his financial network. President Trump has urged supporters to move on from the Epstein story but suggested Bondi decide which documents are credible to release, while simultaneously casting doubt on the authenticity of some records. The DOJ's memo concluded no credible evidence was found implicating prominent individuals, a position that has drawn criticism from survivors, lawmakers, and Trump supporters alike. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the DOJ's stance and criticized Democrats' demands for transparency, asserting that the administration intends to move past the case.