US Attorney General Criticized Over Epstein Files

Critics say not all records related to Epstein case have been released.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The US Attorney General has come under fire after claiming that all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have been released. In a letter, Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy Todd Blanche stated that the Department of Justice has released all records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession that relate to the Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutions. However, critics argue that not all files have been made public.

Why it matters

The Epstein case has been shrouded in secrecy, with many questioning whether all relevant information has been disclosed. The Attorney General's claim that all files have been released is being met with skepticism, as there are concerns that important details about Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring and his powerful associates may still be hidden from the public.

The details

In the letter, Bondi and Blanche stated that the Department of Justice has fulfilled its obligations under the law to release all materials related to the Epstein and Maxwell cases. However, critics argue that this claim is misleading, as there are still many unanswered questions and potentially relevant documents that have not been made public.

  • The letter from the Attorney General's office was dated February 16, 2026.

The players

Pam Bondi

The current US Attorney General.

Todd Blanche

The Deputy Attorney General.

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What they’re saying

“In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and as described in various Department submissions to the courts of the Southern District of New York assigned to the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions and related orders, the Department released all 'records, documents, communications and investigative materials in the possession of the Department' that 'relate to' any of nine different categories.”

— Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche, US Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General (Letter)

What’s next

Critics have vowed to continue pushing for the release of all files related to the Epstein case, arguing that the public deserves full transparency.

The takeaway

The Attorney General's claim that all Epstein-related files have been released is being met with skepticism, as there are still many unanswered questions and concerns that important information may still be withheld from the public.