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GOP Rep. Massie Claims DOJ Violated Law Over Epstein Redactions

GOP Rep. Massie Claims DOJ Violated Law Over Epstein Redactions
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  • PublishedDecember 26, 2025

BREAKING: Republican Representative Thomas Massie has just announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) violated the law by making “illegal redactions” in the newly released Epstein files. Massie’s explosive claims come as the DOJ missed the deadline for the full release of these documents, raising serious questions about transparency.

In a pointed critique, Massie questioned the management of the DOJ’s social media account, particularly on Christmas Eve, stating, “By the way, who’s controlling the DOJ X account… and using words like ‘dope’ to refer to reporters?” His comments highlight growing tensions between the White House and the DOJ amid a controversial communications strategy.

The controversy intensified after a letter allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein surfaced, claiming that former President Donald Trump had an inappropriate fascination with “young, nubile girls.” This letter, addressed to convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar, was released as part of a broader document dump on Tuesday. Postmarked August 13, 2019, the letter refers ominously to an “upcoming suicide,” raising further questions about its authenticity.

NBC News reported that the envelope was marked “return to sender,” indicating it was sent back to Epstein’s jail because Nassar was no longer at the facility. While the DOJ initially expressed intent to verify the letter’s legitimacy, it later dismissed it as “FAKE,” citing discrepancies in handwriting and mailing protocols.

In an official statement, the DOJ claimed, “The writing does not appear to match Jeffrey Epstein’s; the letter was postmarked three days after Epstein’s death; and the return address did not list the jail where Epstein was held.” The FBI’s investigation into the handwriting remains inconclusive, with no results published yet.

Massie’s allegations and the DOJ’s rapid response underscore the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, which continues to reverberate through political and legal circles. With growing public scrutiny, the implications of these findings could have lasting effects on trust in government institutions.

As the situation develops, all eyes will be on the DOJ to see how they handle the fallout from these revelations and any potential legal ramifications for the individuals involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent matter as it unfolds.

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