WASHINGTON (AP) — In a notable outing, Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's influential chief of staff, expressed her criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi's management of the Jeffrey Epstein case in a range of interviews published on Tuesday by Vanity Fair. In a candid discussion, Wiles acknowledged that she had underestimated the Epstein fiasco, stating dissatisfaction with the manner in which Bondi handled public expectations.
Following the publication, Wiles took to social media to dismiss the article as a ‘disingenuously framed hit piece’ against herself and the Trump administration. She claimed significant context was left out, suggesting an intent to portray a negative narrative about the President and his team.
Wiles did not backtrack on her comments, focusing much of her criticism on how Bondi presented the Epstein case to influencers, branding her approach as ineffective. Notably, she criticized Bondi's earlier distribution of binders that lacked new information and suggested there was no actual client listfor Epstein linked to the Attorney General.
In various conversations, Wiles described Trump's mentality as focused yet bluntly aware of his ruthless ambitions to secure retribution against perceived enemies. She noted Trump's approach toward Venezuela, revealing his desire to escalate actions against Maduro until he concedes.
Being a pivotal figure in Trump's 2024 campaign, Wiles’s insights give critical context into the former President’s administration, exposing the balance she tries to maintain among Trump’s impulses and the resultant public narrative.
