Claims have circulated online suggesting that roughly 3.8 million UFO- and alien-related files from The Black Vault disappeared shortly after Donald Trump allegedly ordered full disclosure of government UFO records. However, there is no verified public evidence confirming that millions of files were removed as a result of any official disclosure order. The Black Vault is a privately operated digital archive that publishes declassified government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Over the years, its database has undergone reorganizations, server migrations, redesigns, and updates. During such transitions, portions of large archives can appear temporarily inaccessible or relocated. Confusion can also arise when U.S. government agencies change how they store, categorize, or host digital records. Files may be moved to different portals, reindexed, or consolidated under new systems, which can create the impression that material has “vanished” when it has actually been transferred or reformatted. As with many viral claims, independent verification and review of primary sources are essential before concluding that documents were intentionally removed. #UFO #TheBlackVault #FOIA #FactCheck #DonaldTrump #Transparency #MediaLiteracy

The U.S. Department of Justice did not release certain records within the broader Jeffrey Epstein document disclosures, including material related to a woman who in 2019 made an unverified allegation against Donald Trump. The accusation, which Trump has denied, was among multiple uncorroborated claims contained within the large volume of documents made public. As with other allegations in the release, inclusion in the files does not by itself establish factual proof, and independent verification remains critical. Under legislation signed last year following bipartisan congressional pressure, the Justice Department is permitted to redact material that could identify victims, depict sexual abuse, or interfere with ongoing federal investigations. However, the law states that records may not be withheld solely due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity involving public figures. The document release has renewed debate over transparency, privacy protections for alleged victims, and the legal boundaries governing high-profile investigative records. #JusticeDepartment #JeffreyEpstein #DonaldTrump #LegalNews #USPolitics #Transparency #MediaLiteracy

Transparency is only “dangerous” when it names people.

Rep. Thomas Massie will sit with Democrats in a bold symbolic gesture during Trump’s address, joining calls for transparency around Epstein-related files. A rare GOP move shaking up the chamber.

At least half a dozen House Democrats have invited survivors of Jeffrey Epstein to be their guests at President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, because they want to ensure they are seen. They include California Rep. Ro Khanna, one of the authors of the Epstein Transparency Act, the law that has resulted in the release of millions of files related to the politically connected financier. He has invited Haley Robson, who has said Epstein trafficked her starting when she was 16, as his guest to the address to a joint session of Congress.