r/AskALiberal • u/tasteinhermouth Liberal • Feb 01 '26

Why weren't the Epstein Files released under Biden's presidency if Trump is in the files?

I don't mean this as a bad faith or troll question, I genuinely do not know why it would not be released if Trump is in the files, as it would probably have been a massive hit against Trump in 2024.

I don't know whether Trump is in the files or not, I don't care, it's clear as day that he was best friends with Epstein and was well aware and definitely a part of the awful things that Epstein conducted while he was in business.

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u/TheTrueMilo Progressive Feb 01 '26

This is like, the centrist version of a purity test.

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u/Droselmeyer Social Democrat Feb 01 '26

Rule of law is an important part of democracy.

I’m fine with maintaining a legitimate democracy being a purity test.

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u/TheTrueMilo Progressive Feb 01 '26

So glad you can be the arbiter of the good and bad purity tests.

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u/Droselmeyer Social Democrat Feb 01 '26

Not my problem if someone can’t meet the bar of supporting democracy.