A former Biden administration official recently claimed that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing investigation into Russian election interference is a distraction from the administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s closed files. This assertion came to light during a MediaBuzz panel discussion featuring Meghan Hayes and Sarah Bedford, who explored former President Barack Obama’s reaction to National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s report. Gabbard’s report alleged that Obama fabricated evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a claim that Obama has consistently denied.
The discussion highlighted the broader implications of the DOJ’s focus on Russia, with panelists noting the potential for the Epstein files to reveal significant insights into the handling of high-profile cases. Critics argue that the attention on Russia may overshadow the broader implications of the Epstein case, which has long been a subject of public and political scrutiny. The former official’s comments underscore a growing debate over the priorities of the DOJ and its role in addressing both national security and legal transparency.