The FBI deployed around 1,000 personnel to review approximately 100,000 Epstein-related records within a two-week timeframe. This review aimed to meet an expedited deadline but was criticized for being poorly organized, involving personnel from the New York Field Office who lacked expertise in handling sensitive information. Specific instructions were issued to flag any records that mentioned President Trump. Questions arose regarding the rationale behind this directive, the decision-making process involved, as well as the fate of flagged records and logs documenting such mentions.
Approximately 1,000 FBI personnel were put on 24-hour shifts to review around 100,000 Epstein-related records under a deadline, with specific instructions to flag records mentioning President Trump.
Personnel from the FBI's Information Management Division and New York Field Office were tasked with identifying statutorily-protected information while handling FOIA requests related to the Epstein case.
The review process for Epstein-related records was criticized for being haphazard due to the reassignment of personnel lacking expertise in sensitive information handling.
There is inquiry regarding the decision-making behind flagging records related to President Trump, including the involvement of political appointees and what happened post-flagging.
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