WASHINGTON, D.C. – US President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should share any “credible” details she has on Jeffrey Epstein. The president made these remarks as some of his usual supporters criticized Bondi for her recent comments on the case.
Last week, Bondi said there was no proof that Epstein kept a “client list” or blackmailed influential people. This upset some members of Trump’s base, who believe important facts about Epstein’s crimes have not been made public.
Over the weekend, Trump tried to shift focus, asking his supporters not to spend any more time on the story. Still, several key Republican allies, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have pressed for more openness.
Epstein, who was facing federal charges, died in jail in 2019. His death was declared a suicide, but some Trump supporters claim that important information has been hidden to shield powerful individuals.
On Tuesday, Trump spoke positively about Bondi’s actions, saying she should release anything she finds credible. When asked if Bondi told him whether his name appeared in any records, Trump said she had not.
Later that day, Trump again called for public release of “credible” information, but said the ongoing interest in the case was “sordid but boring.” He claimed only dishonest people and the media wanted to keep talking about it.
Calls for Full Transparency on Epstein
Despite Trump’s efforts to move on, several Republicans continue to push for full disclosure. Speaker Johnson, speaking with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, said he trusts Trump and his team but wants Bondi to explain her position to the public.
Johnson stated that everything should be made public so people can decide for themselves.
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also called for full transparency, while praising Bondi’s previous work. She stressed that politicians should keep their promises to voters.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert from Colorado said if more Epstein files are not released, a special counsel should look into Epstein’s crimes. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said Americans have a right to know who Epstein was involved with and why some were not prosecuted.
Other Republicans, including Senator John Thune and Representative Jim Jordan, supported Trump’s approach and did not push for more details.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Bondi avoided questions about Epstein. She pointed to last week’s memo from the Department of Justice and the FBI, which declined to release more files and confirmed Epstein’s death as a suicide. Bondi said the memo spoke for itself.
Earlier this year, Bondi told Fox News that a client list was on her desk, but her office later clarified she meant general case files. The Justice Department said it reviewed over 300 gigabytes of data before making its decision.
On Tuesday, House Democrats tried but failed to force a vote to release the Epstein files. Republicans noted that the Biden administration also had access but chose not to release the information.
