Fact-check: “The Biden Administration took no action to release files the DOJ had that were commonly referred to as "The Epstein Files"”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented record shows the Biden DOJ did not issue any executive directive, declassification order, or proactive disclosure of the DOJ-held Epstein files during 2021-2025. The legal instrument that ultimately triggered their release — the Epstein Files Transparency Act — was signed by Trump in November 2025, months after Biden left office. The 'Mostly True' rather than 'True' rating reflects that the Biden DOJ did cite legal reasons for non-disclosure (active investigation concerns, privac…
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