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An Open Letter

To: Rep. Golden, Sen. Collins, Sen. King

From: A constituent in Norway, ME

February 2

Subject: Demand Transparency and Accountability Regarding the Epstein Files Dear Senator / Representative, I am writing as a deeply concerned constituent to protest the continued lack of transparency surrounding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. In recent days, many Americans, myself included, observed images and materials circulating online that were described as originating from newly released Epstein-related files, only to see those materials quickly disappear. I cannot independently verify the authenticity of what was shared, but that uncertainty itself highlights the core problem: the government’s persistent failure to handle this matter transparently, consistently, and credibly. For years, the public has been told that accountability is coming — that records will be released, that truth will be revealed, and that justice will follow. Instead, disclosures have been partial, delayed, obscured, or quietly withdrawn, fueling speculation precisely because official communication has been so inadequate. This pattern has eroded public trust and created widespread frustration and suspicion. As a nation, we repeatedly say that children are the most sacred and vulnerable members of our society. Yet we have failed, again and again, to hold perpetrators of child exploitation accountable — especially when those perpetrators are wealthy, powerful, or well connected. That failure is not theoretical; it is institutional and ongoing. If laws, court orders, or official commitments require the release of Epstein-related records and those obligations have not been fully met, then someone must be held accountable for that failure. If materials were released and then withdrawn, the public deserves a clear, factual explanation. Silence and ambiguity are unacceptable in a matter of this gravity. I am asking you, as my elected representative, to demand full transparency, clear public communication, and meaningful oversight. This is not about partisanship. It is about justice, the rule of law, and whether our institutions are willing to confront abuse when it implicates those with wealth and influence. The American people are fed up. We deserve truth, accountability, and action.

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