A new pop up exhibition in New York City is drawing major public attention after showcasing roughly 3.5 million pages of documents connected to convicted financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The exhibit, titled “The Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,” was created by the Washington based nonprofit Institute of Primary Facts to highlight transparency and accountability surrounding the controversial case.
The temporary reading room features 3,437 bound volumes containing documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The files are carefully arranged on shelves, creating a striking visual display intended to demonstrate the massive scale of information tied to the investigation.
Organisers say the project aims to educate the public about government transparency, political accountability, and the handling of the Epstein case. According to the group, the exhibition was designed to encourage public discussion regarding the release of the documents and the ongoing controversies surrounding them.
The exhibit also includes material exploring the past relationship between former US President Donald Trump and Epstein. Reports suggest the two maintained a friendship for years before reportedly falling out in 2004 during a dispute over a property deal. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein despite his name appearing multiple times in publicly released documents.
Due to concerns surrounding privacy and document redactions, general visitors are currently unable to directly examine the files. Organisers stated that some names of alleged victims were not fully redacted in the Justice Department release. However, limited access may be granted to certain professionals including journalists and lawyers.
David Garrett, one of the creators behind the project, said the goal is to increase public awareness about issues involving democracy, political transparency, and government accountability in the United States.
The public exhibition in Tribeca will remain open until May 21, attracting visitors interested in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein case and the political debate linked to the released files.
