Ford Motor Company took a more measured tone.
In a response to media inquiries, representatives for Ford Motor Company emphasized that the company was proud of its employees’ professionalism during the visit. At the same time, Ford made it clear that it does not condone inappropriate behavior inside its facilities—by anyone.
The confrontation did not occur in a vacuum.
It comes amid intensifying scrutiny of the Trump administration’s handling of records related to Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Federal law required the release of certain Epstein-related documents by mid-December, but as of early January, less than one percent had been made public.
The limited release has fueled bipartisan frustration.
California Democrat Ro Khanna and Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie jointly petitioned a federal judge, urging the full release of the files. Their unusual alliance underscores the breadth of concern surrounding the issue, which has united critics across party lines.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, who oversees the release process, has defended the slow pace, citing the need to protect victims’ identities. According to the Justice Department, many of the documents contain sensitive personal information that could retraumatize survivors if released without extensive redaction. Continue reading…
