The Epstein files released so far contain a conspicuous gap in the period surrounding 9/11, which looks bad for the government's claim that it has come clean.

• The full list of people who visited Epstein's island has never been made public.
• Despite promises to release everything, a large batch of Epstein records is still being held back.
• Dates on the emails and documents already released thin out sharply right around 9/11, before and after.
• The files that were released do refer to 9/11 in ways that invite questions, making the missing stretch harder to explain away.

Outlook: Pressure to release the withheld records will likely grow, with the 9/11 window the focus of the demands.