OptionProbability
At least one credible mainstream news source reports by EO2026 that the files are either partially redacted or partly missing or suspects the files were altered (opinion section OK)
By EOY26 Massie claims that the files have been altered or otherwise significantly not in compliance with the bill's requirements
However, the administration manages to blacken great parts of the files.
Something happens or is enforced by Trump to divert the attraction on other things.
A MSM news source speculates partisan bias in redactions (opinion section OK) by EOY2026
Soon after release, the Trump DOJ launches a raft of investigations against political opponents named in the Epstein files.
After blackened papers are made public, there will be a leakage of uncensored files.
At least five people with Wikipedia pages resign due to files
Stacey Plaskett no longer a US House Delegate before 1 Feb 2027?
An ongoing DOJ investigation triggered by Trump’s allegations involving Bill Clinton or others will result in the files being sealed and not publicly released despite the Epstein Transparency Act
Somebody gets prison time
George Stephanopoulos Leaves ABC before 4th of July 2026
Files suggest Epstein offered to cooperation/testimony against associates within 1 year of his death.
Any F500 company’s market cap loses 10% within a week of an executive’s involvements with Epstein becoming known
"Bubba" photo released or leaked by EOY26
Any congressperson gets impeached/removed in 2026 in part due to their involvement with Epstein
Someone in the November 2025 Supreme Court is mentioned in the files
Trump gets impeached in 2026 in part due to his involvement with Epstein
At least 10% of current (Nov. 19, '25) House Representatives leave office (by any means) before the next congress is sworn in
Trump admin vetoes the Nov 18 release
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100
100
92
77
65
65
64
55
54
39
37
37
32
28
24
24
16
2
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