The emerging theory among some online commentators posits that the Epstein files were tampered with during the Biden administration (2021-2025) to shield Democrats and potentially fabricate evidence against Trump, in anticipation of his campaign promise to declassify and release them upon re-election.
This view suggests the alterations explain why Trump and his appointees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, have hesitated or backtracked on full disclosure, emphasizing the need for “credible” information only.
Key elements of this thinking include: –
Alleged Erasure and Insertion of Information: Proponents claim Biden’s FBI systematically removed damaging details about Democrats from the files while inserting fabricated content implicating Trump, rendering the current versions unreliable for release. This is framed as a preemptive sabotage, knowing Trump’s pledge to expose the files could harm political opponents if unaltered.
Hints from Trump Himself: Recent statements by Trump are interpreted as subtle signals that files were doctored not just pre-2017 but specifically during the Biden era, justifying ongoing investigations by his team before any release. Advocates urge patience, viewing demands for immediate disclosure as enemy-fueled traps to divide supporters.
That's it! Trump delivered an important message in Just the News. He hinted that documents may have been tampered with before he took office in 2017 and during the Biden administration. He also expressed his desire to release all credible information about Epstein and that the…
— Anna Bardi (@AnnaBardi58) July 17, 2025
Tampering to Flip the Narrative: The theory extends to suggestions that documents were edited to eliminate references to certain individuals while adding others, including Trump, as a defensive measure. This aligns with questions about why Biden’s administration, despite full control for four years, never fully released or leaked the files if they truly incriminated Trump—implying prior manipulation to protect allies.
Do y’all not understand how easy documents can be altered. Who was the president before Trump? Why did Biden and the Democrats never release OR want to just release all files from Epstein? Democrats are a threat and they are liars. They are hurting and reaching for anything.
— Use_A_Latex (@Use_A_Latex) July 16, 2025
Comparison to Past Actions: Supporters draw parallels to alleged handling of other dossiers (e.g., Steele) under Biden, arguing that if genuine dirt on Trump existed in the Epstein materials, it would have been weaponized during the 2024 campaign rather than hidden or altered. This perspective has gained traction in recent discussions, portraying the Biden-era control as a window for deliberate corruption of the records to undermine Trump’s transparency agenda. As many victims received multimillion-dollar settlements from Epstein’s estate or related entities (e.g., JPMorgan Chase in a $290 million class-action suit), which often include strict NDAs prohibiting further discussion or testimony we do not expect them to assist with any call for clarity.
To those spinning the tale that Trump won’t release files because he’s in them…Biden/puppeteers had full control of Epstein files 20-24 and had knowingly pushed the false Steele dossier during Russia-gate, would have leaked everything to derail his campaign.
— Robert Leposavic (@SkinDoctorN9) July 13, 2025