Tom Fitton on Hidden Epstein Records and DOJ/FBI Failures

Ongoing FOIA Lawsuit for Epstein Records

• 🏛️ Judicial Watch is pursuing a FOIA lawsuit to obtain records related to Jeffrey Epstein, but has yet to receive a single document.
• ❓ The speaker expresses confusion and frustration over the Justice Department and FBI's delay in releasing these records, despite admitting to reviewing them.
• 📄 Even released videos related to Epstein have not been provided under FOIA, which is deemed unacceptable.

Public Figures Mentioned in Epstein Files

• 📰 Reports indicate Donald Trump's name appears in Epstein files, which is not surprising given their past association.
• ⚠️ Unlike others, Trump reportedly distanced himself from Epstein once he recognized his problematic nature.
• ✈️ Bill Clinton's name appears frequently, with Judicial Watch investigating his alleged trips on Epstein's plane, despite the Secret Service claiming no records exist.

Reopened Criminal Investigation and Ghislaine Maxwell

• 🚨 The criminal investigation into Epstein's activities and associates appears to have been reopened.
• 🤝 Ghislaine Maxwell, the only person jailed for Epstein-related crimes, is reportedly being interviewed by the DOJ's second-in-command, Todd Blanch.
• 🤔 Questions are raised about why Maxwell wasn't interviewed earlier and why the DOJ/FBI concluded their investigation without her input.

Calls for Transparency and Accountability

• 📢 The speaker emphasizes the need for the DOJ and FBI to release the documents promptly, stating there's no valid reason for further withholding.
• 📜 While some grand jury materials may be protected, many documents should be releasable to the public.
• 🔍 Congress is expected to subpoena records and witnesses, including figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Criticism of Investigation Handling

• 📉 The handling of the Epstein investigation is criticized as a "Keystone cop type of approach," suggesting incompetence or a lack of transparency.
• ⚖️ This situation reinforces the need for independent investigations into politically sensitive matters due to a perceived lack of trust in current agencies.
• ⏳ Despite the passage of time, the speaker insists that the information must be released, and Judicial Watch continues to demand these records in federal court.