Epstein files mystery grows after claims of Trump photos taken down from DOJ website

The DOJ's latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein has raised several questions - the latest being around a file numbered EFTA00000468

Published on: Dec 21, 2025, 24:26:02 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Department of Justice's latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein has raised several questions - the latest being around a file numbered EFTA00000468. Several commentators on social media on Saturday pointed out that the file, which showed a photo of President Donald Trump, has mysteriously disappeared from the DOJ library.

President Donald Trump (C) posing with a group of women wearing Hawaiian-style leis (AFP)

Brian Krassenstein, who has over 950K followers on X, posted a video saying the Trump photo is no longer available on the portal. He also attached a video.

“Below you will see me opening up the PHOTO of Donald Trump that I downloaded at 4PM last night from the DOJ's Website (Epstein Files). This file, EFTA00000468.pdf, was removed sometime last night from the DOJ's Epstein File dump. You can look for yourself. This is ABSOLUTE PROOF that Trump's DOJ is actively scrubbing files related to Trump,” Krassenstein posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Trump’s DOJ appears to be quietly removing Epstein files that reference Donald Trump after those files were already publicly released,” his brother Ed tweeted.

Soon, file EFTA00000468 was trending on social media. We tried to open the file separately, but the portal threw out an error. HT.com cannot verify these claims currently. Neither the White House nor the DOJ has addressed these questions.

Epstein files release

Meanwhile, former President Bill Clinton emerged as a central figure in the initial tranche of Justice Department records released Friday in connection with the Epstein investigation. The document dump included multiple photographs of Clinton among thousands of pages made public. One image shows Clinton seated on a private aircraft beside a woman whose face was redacted, with her arm resting around him.

Another depicts Clinton in a swimming pool alongside Epstein’s longtime associate, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, with a third individual obscured from view.

Additional images show Clinton in a hot tub with a woman whose identity was also concealed. The records provide no details about when or where the photos were taken, and offer little explanation or context for the circumstances surrounding them.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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