Trump Supports AG Bondi Amid Epstein Investigation Backlash

In a social media post, Trump vocally supported Attorney General Pam Bondi, addressing criticism regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and urging his supporters to remain focused.

President Donald Trump has come to the defense of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in light of escalating demands from his supporters for her resignation over the Epstein investigation. In a detailed post on social media, Trump dismissed critiques from opponents who accused Bondi of not disclosing pertinent information related to Jeffrey Epstein's death and his alleged client list. The scrutiny intensified after a recent memo from Bondi's Justice Department, which some deemed underwhelming, failed to present significant breakthroughs in the Epstein case.

“Let Pam Bondi do her job,” Trump implored, using all caps to emphasize his point, and urged his followers to “not waste time and energy” critiquing her actions. Notably, Bondi's detractors include prominent figures like far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who previously campaigned with Trump, and billionaire Elon Musk, a substantial donor to Trump’s campaign.

The Justice Department memo, released in collaboration with the FBI, asserted that there was no “incriminating client list” connected to Epstein, nor evidence suggesting he blackmailed influential individuals often linked to what certain conservatives term the “deep state.” This conclusion emerged from an analysis of over 300 gigabytes of data. The memo followed Bondi’s previous promises to unveil potentially damaging information related to Epstein, including references to numerous names and flight logs, claims that had received backing from FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

Tensions reportedly rose following the memo's release, leading to a contentious discussion between Bongino and Bondi at the White House, as highlighted by CBS News. Loomer recently tweeted that Bongino was contemplating resigning, and insiders noted his absence from work on Friday.

Epstein's unexpected death at 66 within a New York jail in 2019 has fueled extensive conspiracy theories. The FBI and Justice Department’s memo reiterated the determination that Epstein's death was a suicide, casting doubt on the narrative pushed by some of Trump’s associates. In previous comments, Bondi indicated that Epstein's client list was "sitting on my desk right now to review," although she later clarified this referenced the broader Epstein file.

Trump’s irritation with the persistent public focus on Epstein was palpable, especially when he responded to a reporter's inquiry with exasperation about the continued interest in a figure he referred to as "this creep." Recent political exchanges have reignited discussions about Epstein, particularly following Musk’s baseless claims tying Trump to undisclosed government documents relevant to the late sex offender. The White House quickly debunked Musk’s assertions, leading to the deletion of his post about the matter.