Bondi under scrutiny after DOJ memo contradicts Epstein client list claims
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing scrutiny for her comments regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, following the abrupt closure of the Department of Justice and FBI’s inquiry over the weekend. The White House was pressed by reporters on Monday regarding Bondi’s remarks, which seemed to contradict the memo released by the DOJ and FBI stating that their review of the Epstein case was complete and that no further information would be shared with the public.
Fox News’ Peter Doocy questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt about Bondi’s statement in February, where she appeared to confirm the existence of a nonpublic list of Epstein’s sex-trafficking clients. Leavitt responded by clarifying that Bondi was referring to the entirety of the paperwork related to Epstein’s crimes and that the Attorney General would be the best person to speak on the matter.
The debate stemmed from a previous interview where Bondi hinted at the release of a list of Epstein’s clients, stating that she was reviewing the information as directed by President Trump. However, the recently released memo from the DOJ and FBI debunked theories about the existence of such a list, emphasizing that their systematic review uncovered no incriminating client list.
Bondi had faced criticism earlier this year for failing to deliver new evidence related to Epstein despite promising damaging information. She blamed the FBI’s New York field office for withholding thousands of pages of documents, leading to disappointment among right-wing social media influencers who were invited to the White House to preview the material. The subsequent release of the Epstein information online was primarily a compilation of public court documents, much to the chagrin of many supporters.
In response to the latest memo, some influencers called for Bondi’s replacement and expressed frustration over the lack of transparency. However, Leavitt defended the decision not to release certain explicit and graphic material, citing concerns over child pornography.
The memo reaffirmed previous findings that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and clarified the nature of the files related to his case, which included thousands of downloaded videos and images of illegal child sex abuse material. While Bondi had previously claimed there were tens of thousands of videos of Epstein with children or child pornography, the memo did not corroborate this statement.
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein case, it remains a stark reminder of the heinous crimes committed by the disgraced financier and the need for justice for his victims. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, was convicted of conspiring to sexually abuse minors and sentenced to 22 years in prison. The saga continues to unfold, shedding light on the dark underbelly of sex trafficking and exploitation.
