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Trump Photo Disappears from Epstein Document Release, Raising Questions
A file containing photographs of former President Donald Trump with women in swimwear vanished from the Department of Justice’s publicly accessible Epstein document library less than 24 hours after its initial release, fueling speculation about potential political interference in the high-profile case.
The document, labeled EFTA00000468.pdf, was part of a trove of files made available on December 19, 2025, through the DOJ’s website as required by recently enacted federal legislation. By December 20, the file was no longer accessible through official government channels, though copies remained available through third-party archives created by individuals who downloaded the complete collection upon its release.
The missing file contained an image showing framed photographs on a desk. Among them was a picture of Trump with several women in swimsuits and another previously published photograph showing Trump alongside his future wife Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell from February 2000.
Several media outlets, including MSN.com, had already published articles featuring the image before its removal from the official repository. MSN’s coverage specifically highlighted the Trump photos visible in the document, adding a red circle around them for emphasis and providing readers with a direct link to the government’s Epstein library.
The file’s disappearance was first reported on social media by Ed Krassen, who wrote on X: “BREAKING — Evidence of a Blatant Epstein Cover-Up. Trump’s DOJ appears to be quietly removing Epstein files that reference Donald Trump after those files were already publicly released.”
Krassen’s post, which quickly gained traction across social media platforms, detailed how he and others had downloaded the complete photo library when it was first made available, only to discover the Trump-related file had been removed overnight. “This means that sometime overnight, the DOJ deleted the only known photograph of Donald Trump that appeared in the Epstein files — after the public had already accessed it,” Krassen claimed.
While one of the images visible in the now-removed file had been previously circulated—a Getty Images photograph showing Trump with Melania, Epstein, and Maxwell that had been used by media outlets including the BBC—the image showing Trump with women in swimwear appears to be less familiar to the public.
Despite the file’s removal from the official DOJ website, digital archives maintained by private individuals ensured the document remained accessible. One such archive, available at epstein-files-browser.vercel.app, continued to host the complete collection, including the missing EFTA00000468.pdf file.
The Department of Justice has not responded to requests for comment regarding the file’s removal or the circumstances surrounding its disappearance. The incident has raised questions about transparency in the handling of the Epstein documents, particularly given the high-profile nature of the case and its connections to influential public figures.
The timing of the file’s removal—occurring overnight after its initial release—has prompted critics to question whether other potentially sensitive documents might have been withheld or removed before the public had an opportunity to view them.
This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the government’s handling of the Epstein case, which has been marked by controversies including Epstein’s death in federal custody and questions about the extent to which his associates might have been involved in or aware of his alleged criminal activities.
As digital copies of the missing file continue to circulate online, the incident underscores both the challenges in controlling sensitive information in the digital age and the public’s intense interest in the connections between Epstein and prominent public figures.
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I’m curious to know more about the context and reasoning behind the removal of that Trump photo from the Epstein document release. Was it a legitimate technical issue, or something more nefarious? The public deserves answers.
You raise a good point. The disappearance of that file is certainly concerning and warrants a thorough investigation to determine the true reasons behind it.
This is concerning if there was any political interference in the release of these Epstein documents. The public has a right to access all relevant information, without any selective editing or removals.
Absolutely. Hopefully, the authorities can provide a satisfactory explanation for why that specific file was taken down so quickly. Maintaining trust in the justice system is vital.
This is an interesting development in the ongoing Epstein case. The sudden removal of that Trump photo from the DOJ’s publicly available documents raises a lot of questions that need to be addressed. Transparency is essential in these high-profile investigations.
I agree, the lack of explanation for the file’s removal is troubling. The public deserves to know the full details surrounding this incident to maintain confidence in the integrity of the justice system.
The disappearance of that Trump photo from the Epstein document release is certainly concerning. It’s important that the authorities provide a clear and credible explanation for this removal to avoid any perception of political interference or cover-up.
Absolutely. Maintaining public trust in the justice system is crucial, especially in high-profile cases like this. The authorities need to be fully transparent about the reasons behind the file’s removal.
Interesting development. The disappearance of that Trump photo from the Epstein document release certainly raises some eyebrows. I wonder what the reasoning was behind its removal from the official DOJ channels.
Agreed, it seems quite suspicious. Transparency around these high-profile cases is crucial, so the public deserves a clear explanation for why that file was taken down.