Morning Joe Joe: DOJ was caught in an Epstein cover up, but GOP is dragging Hillary Clinton into a deposition?
Feb 26, 2026
Jonathan Lemire, staff writer and Capitol Hill reporter, provides quick political context. He breaks down revelations about missing FBI interview pages tied to Epstein and the DOJ. He explains the politics behind subpoenas for Hillary and Bill Clinton. He also weighs in on how lawmakers are framing investigations and justice.
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DOJ Withheld Key Epstein Interview Records
- The DOJ withheld dozens of FBI interview memos from the Epstein file despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring release.
- NPR, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal confirmed missing 302s including interviews with a woman who accused Donald Trump.
Clinton Depositions Amid DOJ Scrutiny Look Like Misdirection
- Republicans on the Oversight Committee are subpoenaing the Clintons while DOJ appears to be covering up potentially damaging Trump-related documents.
- Joe Scarborough called the committee's move to depose Hillary Clinton a political misdirection amid DOJ document gaps.
DOJ Partiality Raises Political Trust Concerns
- The Justice Department's impartiality is questioned after instructions to tag 302s and apparent missing documents, creating suspicion of political bias favoring Trump.
- A banner with Trump's face at DOJ headquarters was cited as emblematic of perceived partiality.