US EditionCan FBI Release Full Epstein Files? Why Kash Patel’s Claims Are Misleading
Kash Patel defended the FBI's transparency on Epstein files, stating withheld materials involve sensitive content and court restrictions, denying any cover-up allegations during congressional hearings.
- On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee and faced intense questioning about the FBI's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The hearing followed a July announcement by the FBI and DOJ that no further Epstein files would be released due to court orders and child abuse content confidentiality.
- Patel claimed the FBI released all lawfully permitted documents but did not confirm whether President Trump appeared in Epstein's client list or if others were implicated.
- Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin reminded Patel of his earlier promise to ensure complete openness and accountability, while Representative Ted Lieu described the FBI's handling of the situation as highly concerning.
- The event highlighted ongoing tensions and uncertainty over full disclosure, with bipartisan debate about accountability and accusations of incomplete transparency surrounding the Epstein investigation.
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Democrats press FBI director on Epstein files and other takeaways from his testimony to Congress
FBI Director Kash Patel has defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files as he returned to Capitol Hill for a second day to face intense questioning from Democrats over his promises of transparency surrounding the convicted wealthy financier’s case.
House Dems press Patel on handling of the Epstein files
(The Center Square) – House Democrats drilled down on FBI Director Kash Patel’s handling of the Epstein files during an FBI oversight hearing Wednesday, after their counterparts in the Senate focused many of their questions on Patel’s “politicization” of the…
FBI director Kash Patel shouts at members of Congress for second day - as Democrats pile on questions about Jeffrey Epstein
US President Donald Trump has denied any impropriety involving his relationship with deceased paedophile financier Epstein, who he once counted as a friend.
Patel argued before the Judiciary Committee that court orders prevent the release of certain evidence
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