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No, the claim is not true. The Department of Justice did not redact “everything” from the Epstein files. Thousands of pages and documents were released starting December 19, 2025, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, including previously unseen photographs, investigative records, flight logs, phone messages, and evidence from Epstein’s properties. Victim identities (over 1,200 mentioned), sensitive investigative details, and faces in photos (especially women) were broadly redacted to protect privacy, with the DOJ admitting to “over-redaction” in some cases for caution. • The initial release included over 13,000 files (approximately 3 GB of data), with new images of Epstein socializing with prominent figures like Bill Clinton (multiple photos, some in a hot tub or with Ghislaine Maxwell), Michael Jackson, Chris Tucker, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, and others. Many of these were unredacted for the famous individuals but had faces of others blacked out. • Additional tranches were released in the following days, including grand jury materials and more photos. • However, the release was heavily criticized for extensive redactions: At least 550 pages were fully blacked out in the initial drop, including entire grand jury transcripts (e.g., 119 pages completely redacted at first, later partially unredacted). Victim identities (over 1,200 mentioned), sensitive investigative details, and faces in photos (especially women) were broadly redacted to protect privacy, with the DOJ admitting to “over-redaction” in some cases for caution. • Some files were temporarily removed for further review (e.g., one containing a Trump photo, later reposted unredacted after confirming no victims were depicted). • Bipartisan lawmakers (e.g., Reps. Ro Khanna (D) and Thomas Massie (R), co-sponsors of the Act) accused the DOJ of non-compliance, calling redactions excessive and the release incomplete. Democrats labeled it a potential “cover-up,” while the DOJ defended it as necessary for victim protection and ongoing reviews, stating no “politically exposed persons” were redacted and more files would follow. The Act allowed redactions for victim privacy, ongoing investigations, and national security, but required explanations (due to Congress soon after). No mythical “client list” emerged—common in conspiracy theories—but the files focused on Epstein’s known associations and crimes, with minimal new bombshells on accomplices. Overall, significant content was disclosed, but heavy redactions and the partial nature fueled accusations of insufficient transparency, not a total blackout.