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Trump says Bondi should release 'credible' Epstein files

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Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ have faced scrutiny over their refusal to release more documents in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking probe.

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  1. Trump on Epstein controversy: ‘Let Pam Bondi do her job’

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  2. Axelrod suggests Trump to blame for Bondi’s ‘180’ on Epstein files

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    Trump says Bondi should release 'credible' Epstein files

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  1. The Daily Caller

    After 4 Years In Charge, Top Congressional Democrats Suddenly Want Epstein Files Released By White House (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Congressional Democrats called on Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday to release Epstein-related evidence allegedly mentioning President Donald Trump.

  2. Blaze Media

    The Epstein files may be Trump’s biggest liability yet (opens Blaze Media)

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    Trump's failure to deliver Epstein justice is shaking his base. Pam Bondi’s mishandling of the files could cost him trust — and possibly the midterms.

  3. Newsweek

    Pam Bondi faces pressure from conservatives in Epstein files fallout (opens Newsweek)

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    The fallout from the Epstein memo published on Monday has led to an apparent clash between the DOJ and FBI over how the case should have been handled.

  4. The Hill

    Ty Cobb: Trump pushing out Bondi over Epstein files would be ‘huge embarrassment’ (opens The Hill)

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    Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb on Friday said that the Trump administration would face humiliation if it were to dismiss Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Jeffrey Epstein file controversy. “If he terminates one of them, he picked them, and he put them in those senior positions — it’ll be a huge…

  5. The Daily Caller

    Trump Issues Lengthy Statement Defending Pam Bondi (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Trump slammed renewed focus on Epstein files, defended AG Pam Bondi, and called for the FBI to investigate voter fraud in a Saturday Truth Social post.

  6. NBC News

    Trump faces a revolt from his MAGA base over the Epstein files (opens NBC News)

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    The Epstein files — and calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to be fired — dominated a conservative conference in Tampa this weekend.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Trump urges MAGA supporters to forget about Epstein files – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A US Department of Justice and the FBI memo concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a client list involving high-profile associates. It frustrated Trump's supporters who criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Trump defends Pam Bondi, urges FBI to move past Epstein files debacle (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump, while praising Bondi's work as attorney general, expressed his displeasure with the infighting between the Department of Justice and the FBI.

  9. Breitbart News

    Trump Backs Bondi Amid Criticism Over Handling of Epstein Files (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump backed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid criticisms of her handling of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.

  10. The Hill

    Trump on Epstein controversy: ‘Let Pam Bondi do her job’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, stating that they should focus on investigating voter fraud and arresting criminals rather than the Epstein files, while Bondi clarified that she meant to provide transparency around the Epstein case.

  11. Salon

    Trump defends Bondi as "selfish" MAGA continues Epstein freakout (opens Salon)

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    Trump encouraged his followers to drop their Epstein obsession, saying "nobody cares" about the late criminal.

  12. Forbes

    Here’s The Timeline Of MAGA’s Epstein Files Meltdown—As Trump Backs Bondi (opens Forbes)

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    The president asked his supporters to “let Pam Bondi do her job” as she faces scrutiny over handling the release of documents related to the disgraced financier.

  13. The Hill

    Axelrod suggests Trump to blame for Bondi’s ‘180’ on Epstein files (opens The Hill)

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    David Axelrod suggests Trump caused Pam Bondi's sudden change on Epstein files release.

  14. Forbes

    ‘Pam Bondi Made A Bunch Of Ludicrous Claims’ About Epstein Files, Tucker Carlson Says (opens Forbes)

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    Elon Musk on Saturday told Trump to “just release the files as promised” amid backlash over the Trump administration’s handling of the documents related to the investigation.

  15. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Trump says Bondi should release 'whatever she thinks is credible' on Epstein (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    President Donald Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on Jeffrey Epstein.

  16. New York Post

    Trump hits back at reporter asking if he’s named in Jeffrey Epstein files at center of MAGA firestorm (opens New York Post)

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    "[Bondi] has given us just a very quick briefing and in terms of the credibility of the different things that they've seen. And I would say these files were made up by Comey and Obama, made up by the Biden [administration] and we went through years of that with the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax, with …

  17. AL.com

    Trump’s critics don’t buy his latest response to the Epstein files : ‘He’s spiraling’ (opens AL.com)

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    Trump claimed Attorney General Pam Bondi did not tell him he was named in the files, which he claimed were made up by Obama and Biden.

  18. Gizmodo

    'Whatever She Thinks Is Credible': Trump Says Pam Bondi Should Release Part of Epstein Files (opens Gizmodo)

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    Trump still claimed the files were "made up" by Democrats.

  19. NBC New York

    Live updates: Trump says Bondi should release ‘whatever she thinks is credible' in Epstein files (opens NBC New York)

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    President Donald Trump said Attorney General Pam Bondi has handled the Jeffrey Epstein case files “very well." Follow along for live updates.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Trump accuses Comey, Obama, and Biden of making up Epstein files (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump noted Bondi has handled the Epstein situation "very well" and called on her to release "whatever she thinks is credible."

  21. Forbes

    Here’s The Timeline Of MAGA’s Epstein Files Meltdown—As Trump Denies Bondi Mentioned His Name Appeared (opens Forbes)

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    The president asked his supporters to “let Pam Bondi do her job” as she faces scrutiny over handling the release of documents related to the disgraced financier.

  22. CNN

    AG Bondi says there’s no change to her position on Epstein after Trump suggests she could release more files (opens CNN)

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    Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that last week’s memo declining to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “speaks for itself,” rejecting questions about making new documents public.

  23. The Hill

    Trump: Bondi has handled Epstein situation ‘very well’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Tuesday expressed his support for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

  24. Fox News

    Bondi should release 'credible' Epstein files, Trump says (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump addresses the Epstein sex trafficking case, calling the information "sordid but boring" after DOJ and FBI closed their review, sparking MAGA backlash.

  25. Fox10 Phoenix

    Trump says Bondi should release 'credible' Epstein files (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ have faced scrutiny over their refusal to release more documents in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking probe.

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