The irony of the moment was palpable. As Harris held up the ongoing withholding of the Epstein files as a primary exhibit of the DOJ’s professional distance from the White House, she touched upon one of the most sensitive and enduring mysteries in modern American history. The Epstein case, with its sprawling web of elite connections, alleged sex trafficking, and mysterious deaths, has become a focal point for public distrust of federal institutions. For many, the refusal to release the full unredacted files—including the names of those who may have frequented Epstein’s private island or traveled on his aircraft—is not a sign of procedural caution, but evidence of a protective wall built around a bipartisan class of power brokers. Continue reading…
