The Department of Justice has faced controversy over expanded surveillance powers in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as accusations of political retribution during two investigations into possible criminal activity by Pres. Donald Trump. During the second Trump administration, the Department of Justice’s handling of the release of the Epstein files came under criticism from both Democratic and Republican members of Congress as well as victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
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