DOJ drowns in 5.2 mn pages of Epstein files, seeks 400 lawyers as deadline slips to late Jan| Trump

The DOJ is overwhelmed reviewing roughly 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, far more than initially reported, pushing the mandated release well past the Dec. 19 deadline. Republicans and Democrats alike are blasting the department over slow, heavily redacted disclosures, fueling fresh controversy around Trump’s connections and political fallout ahead of 2026 elections. Officials say 400 attorneys are being deployed to complete the review by late January as pressure intensifies.