• Former VP accuses Trump of treating Department of Justice as “his personal law firm”
• Epstein Files Transparency Act requires document release by December 19 deadline
• Harris commends bipartisan congressional effort that forced transparency measure through

LOS ANGELES, CA (TDR) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed skepticism Wednesday night that the Department of Justice will fully comply with a new federal law requiring the release of investigative files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, whose connections to presidents, celebrities, and foreign elites have fueled years of public intrigue.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Democrat was asked about the pending release of documents mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump last month after veto-proof majorities in Congress forced the issue through. The documents are due to be made public by Friday.

Harris Accuses Trump of Corrupting DOJ

Harris launched pointed criticism at the current administration’s handling of federal law enforcement, suggesting the department has been compromised under Trump’s leadership.

“What he has done to treat the Department of Justice as his personal law firm is criminal in proportion to what it’s supposed to be and that it is supposed to be an independent body that does justice and blindfolded in terms of for whom, but for the country.”

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The former vice president continued her attack, arguing that the department’s independence has been fundamentally undermined.

“They’re supposed to operate without favor or fear and what this Department of Justice has done – so, I don’t know that they are going to do what they’re saying they’re going to do, which is release all of the documents that the American people have right to see,” Harris said.

Bipartisan Effort Draws Praise

Despite her criticism of the Trump administration, Harris offered commendation for Republican lawmakers who joined Democrats in pushing for the release of the Epstein files.

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“But I will commend Republicans in Congress, those who have stood up to say release the files,” she added.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the House by a 427-1 margin and received unanimous consent in the Senate. The bipartisan measure was championed by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, who have warned the DOJ would be “breaking the law” if files are not released by the Friday deadline.

Deadline Looms Amid Uncertainty

The legislation requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to make publicly available all unclassified records related to Epstein’s criminal activities and those of his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Three federal judges have already granted requests to unseal grand jury transcripts in preparation for the release.

However, the law includes provisions allowing documents to be withheld if they would jeopardize active investigations. Critics have expressed concern that Trump’s recent order directing the DOJ to investigate prominent Democrats linked to Epstein could serve as a pretext for withholding otherwise mandated materials.

Khanna has stated that even if some materials are held back under the active investigation exception, it should represent “less than 5% of the files.”

A Scandal That Won’t Fade

Epstein, who was charged with sex trafficking of minors, died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial. His case has generated persistent public interest due to his documented relationships with powerful figures across politics, business, and entertainment.

The financier cultivated ties with tycoons, politicians, academics, and celebrities over decades, and was accused of trafficking hundreds of girls and young women for sex through properties in New York, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Harris’s appearance on Kimmel also touched on other topics, including her criticism of partisan plaques Trump recently installed beneath presidential portraits at the White House. The former vice president called the additions beneath the dignity of the office.

“The American people deserve better,” Harris told Kimmel regarding the plaques, which describe President Biden as “sleepy” and the “worst President in American History.”

The interview comes as Harris continues her public appearances following the September release of her campaign memoir, “107 Days,” chronicling her abbreviated 2024 presidential run. She has not ruled out a potential 2028 White House bid.

Will the Department of Justice meet Friday’s deadline with full transparency, or will Americans be left wondering what remains hidden?

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