The Department of Justice's extensive redactions of the Jeffrey Epstein files have drawn criticism from lawmakers and victims, fueling suspicions of a cover-up to protect powerful individuals, including President Trump. The involvement of the DOJ's National Security Division in redacting documents raises questions about potential classified information linking Epstein to intelligence agencies. Critics argue these actions, including alleged flouting of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, conceal damaging details and explain why Epstein may have remained largely untouched for years.