• New documents reveal President Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s.
• The DOJ released approximately 30,000 pages of Epstein-related material, including photographs and internal emails.
• Claims related to Trump in these files have been described by the DOJ as "untrue and sensationalist."
• The release follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, aimed at increasing public access to previously sealed documents.
• Public and political reactions highlight the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network and accountability issues.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released nearly 30,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that President Trump was listed as a passenger on eight flights aboard Epstein's private jet during the 1990s. An internal email dated January 7, 2020, stated that Trump had traveled on Epstein's aircraft "many more times than previously reported," including at least four flights where Ghislaine Maxwell was also present, according to India Times, India Times, and The Hill.

Many of the released documents contained numerous redactions and were described as having "untrue and sensationalist claims" against Trump. The DOJ clarified through social media that these claims, submitted to the FBI before the 2020 election, were "unfounded and false." Consequently, the department is committed to balancing transparency with the protection of victims’ identities, according to HuffPost and Anadolu Agency.

The released files also included various documents, emails detailing past interactions, and suggestive flight logs showing Trump's travel alongside Epstein. On fewer occasions, only a limited number of passengers were aboard, including a 20-year-old woman whose name was redacted. This information has renewed speculation around Trump's connections with Epstein amid ongoing debates around transparency and legal accountability in high-profile cases, as noted by Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.

Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein, previously referred to the controversy as a distraction. Despite his denials, GOP lawmakers have criticized the DOJ for the extensive redactions and the handling of the release, asserting that the transparency mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act is not fully realized, according to The Hill and Anadolu Agency.

As the public continues to scrutinize the implications of Epstein's legacy and Trump's involvement, these disclosures may shape future discussions around accountability and systemic flaws in institutions that allowed Epstein's activities to remain unchecked for so long, according to India Times and India Times.