In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump has come to the defense of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is facing increasing pressure from critics calling for her resignation. These critics, including prominent figures like conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer and billionaire Elon Musk, accuse Bondi of not disclosing vital information regarding the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and a supposed client list.
In his post, Trump urged supporters not to waste time complaining and asserted, in all caps, "Let Pam Bondi do her job." He stood firm amid dissatisfaction following the release of a memo by Bondi's Justice Department last week, which largely failed to meet public expectations for significant new information tied to the Epstein case.
The memo was released jointly with the FBI, stating that there was "no incriminating client list" and no evidence supporting claims Epstein had blackmailed influential figures associated with the so-called "deep state." This conclusion came after a thorough review of over 300 gigabytes of data. However, Bondi had previously assured the public that she would reveal crucial details, including names and flight logs connected to Epstein’s operations.
The release of the memo sparked frustration from FBI officials, leading to a contentious discussion between Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino at the White House. Sources indicate that Bongino was contemplating resigning as a result of the escalating tensions between the FBI and the Justice Department concerning the Epstein investigation.
Epstein's mysterious death at the age of 66 in a New York jail cell has been a fertile ground for conspiracy theories, particularly given the high-profile nature of some individuals linked to him. While the FBI and the Justice Department's memo confirmed his death was a suicide, many around Trump have cast doubt on this narrative.
In February, Bondi had suggested she was in possession of Epstein's client list, stating it was "sitting on my desk right now to review." However, she later clarified her comments, indicating they pertained to the entire Epstein file rather than a specific client list. Trump's irritation with the Epstein saga was evident last week when he quipped in response to a reporter, "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" He expressed his bafflement at the continued focus on Epstein in light of other pressing news. The debate surrounding Epstein has been rekindled recently, particularly after Musk's unfounded allegations linking Trump to unreleased government files regarding Epstein—a claim that was subsequently dismissed by the White House.
