Trump Admin in Disarray as the White House Hijacks the DOJ’s X Account to Manage Messaging After Epstein File Fallout Explodes

The Trump administration is facing mounting accusations of political interference after reports emerged that White House operatives took control of the Justice Department’s official X account to manage messaging during the chaotic rollout of Jeffrey Epstein-related files.

The move—described as unprecedented has intensified criticism of the DOJ’s handling of the mandated disclosures, with lawmakers from both parties threatening contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi and raising alarms about the erosion of institutional independence.

The controversy stems from the DOJ’s partial and delayed release of Epstein documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed requiring full disclosure by December 19.

The department missed the deadline, posted incomplete batches marred by redactions and temporary removals, and included disputed or allegedly fabricated items—prompting a public relations crisis.

The Daily Beast reported that the White House-aligned officials within the DOJ assumed direct control of the department’s X account to push back against critics, defend the releases, and attack journalists questioning the process.

The account’s tone shifted noticeably, becoming more combative and partisan, including direct insults toward reporters seeking clarification.

This blurring of lines between the executive political operation and an ostensibly independent Justice Department has drawn sharp condemnation, with observers calling it a dangerous precedent that prioritizes narrative control over legal integrity.

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Botched Release Turns Into Political Meltdown

The Epstein Files Transparency Act was intended to provide long-sought openness into Epstein’s network, addressing years of public demand for accountability. Instead, the DOJ’s execution has been plagued by issues: Missed statutory deadline for full release. Heavy redactions, including on victim-identifying information but also on politically sensitive content. Temporary removal of Trump-related photos and documents, later restored without explanation. Also, the Inclusion of disputed materials, such as an alleged suicide note and unverified tips.

Critics argue these missteps have retraumatized victims, muddied public understanding, and fueled conspiracy theories rather than dispelling them.

Rather than allowing career communications staff to handle inquiries, political operatives reportedly intervened on social media, lashing out at journalists and framing criticism as partisan attacks. The account’s activity included defending partial releases as victim-protective while dismissing valid questions as bad-faith.

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Bipartisan Congressional Fury

Lawmakers have responded with rare cross-aisle anger. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a co-author of the Transparency Act, has demanded explanations for withheld files and threatened contempt proceedings against Bondi. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), another co-author typically aligned with conservative skepticism of government overreach, has publicly criticized the DOJ for unlawful noncompliance.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed legal action to compel full release, while some House Democrats call for Bondi’s impeachment.

The bipartisan ire shows how the DOJ’s handling has alienated even supporters of the original law, turning a transparency mandate into evidence of dysfunction.

The reported White House takeover of the DOJ’s X account represents an extraordinary escalation in blending political messaging with official government communications. Critics warn it erodes the Justice Department’s independence, traditionally insulated from day-to-day White House influence.

The episode fits a pattern of perceived politicization: delayed releases, selective disclosures, and aggressive defenses of Trump-related content. With Epstein’s network long tied to powerful figures across parties, any suggestion of favoritism undermines public trust.

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Crisis of Trust

What began as a legal obligation has morphed into a full-scale political crisis, exposing vulnerabilities in the administration’s management of sensitive historical records. The DOJ’s social media intervention—intended to contain damage has instead amplified perceptions of chaos and cover-up.

For victims’ advocates, the mishandling is particularly painful: promised transparency has delivered confusion and retraumatization. For the public, it reinforces skepticism about whether powerful networks can ever face full reckoning.

The Epstein files saga continues to evolve—from mandated disclosure to emblem of institutional strain under political pressure as congressional threats mount and lawsuits loom. The question now is whether the DOJ can regain credibility—or whether the fallout will define the administration’s approach to accountability for years to come.