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Trump Backs Bondi as MAGA Rift Deepens Over Epstein Files

The administration cites court orders protecting victim identities despite mounting pressure from MAGA influencers and officials for new disclosures.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo
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Overview

  • The DOJ and FBI reaffirmed in a joint memo that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019, found no evidence of a client list and will not release further investigation records.
  • President Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi on Truth Social, urging his MAGA base to unite behind her despite ongoing criticism.
  • Influencers Laura Loomer, Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson escalated demands for Bondi’s resignation over her handling of the Epstein files.
  • At a Florida MAGA student summit, attendees voted 99.9% in favor of FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over Bondi, underscoring deep internal divisions.
  • Elon Musk publicly pressed for the publication of the files and Mike Flynn warned that unanswered questions about Epstein’s case will continue to challenge the movement.