Epstein Files: DOJ names Elvis & other ‘politically exposed persons’

The Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent release of "politically exposed persons" from the Jeffrey Epstein files has caused bipartisan frustration in Congress (0:00). The list includes prominent figures like Janis Joplin and Pope John Paul II, who are mentioned without context (0:15). Some lawmakers argue this is an attempt to muddy the waters between predators and those simply mentioned in passing (0:28).

Highlights from the video include:

Tom Pritzker steps down: Billionaire Tom Pritzker resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels due to his ties to Epstein, expressing regret for his association (0:35).

DOJ's six-page letter: The DOJ sent Congress a letter listing hundreds of prominent people in the Epstein files, but being mentioned doesn't necessarily imply wrongdoing. For example, Elvis Presley, who died almost 50 years ago, is on the list (0:47).

Concerns about transparency: Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a member of the Oversight Committee, describes the release as "selective" and indicative of an agenda that undermines public trust in Washington's leadership (1:46). She also highlighted that she was unable to view unredacted documents despite being granted access (2:51).

"Get real" reaction from Congressman Swalwell: Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, dismissed the list as "nonsense" (5:10). He emphasized that the American people want justice and that those trying to "muddy" the waters will not succeed (5:34). He also noted that Donald Trump is mentioned most frequently in the files (6:18), and accused the Department of Justice of a "cover-up job" (7:13).

Royal family involvement: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of Britain's royal family were named multiple times in the files, thrusting them into the spotlight (8:42). Emails indicate they visited Epstein in Miami in 2009, just five days after his release from jail (9:15). Epstein also appeared to pay for their flights to the US (9:50). While there's no suggestion of wrongdoing on their part, the files contradict previous statements by their mother, Sarah Ferguson, about cutting ties with Epstein (10:18).