President Donald Trump publicly defended Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday following backlash from some of his supporters regarding her handling of a memo connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, asserting that Bondi is performing “a FANTASTIC JOB” in her role, despite the criticisms from within his base.
In his post, Trump expressed frustration over the criticism directed at Bondi, stating, “What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” He emphasized unity among his supporters, proclaiming, “We’re on one Team, MAGA,” and lamented the negative attention Bondi has received in light of the Epstein investigation.
The memo in question, released earlier this week, concluded that there is no evidence Epstein maintained a “client list” or was murdered. This has led to significant backlash, including from individuals like right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who has called for Bondi’s removal from her position. In a related development, Dan Bongino, the Deputy FBI Director, has reportedly considered resigning amid rising tensions between the FBI and the Department of Justice over the memo’s implications.
Trump downplayed concerns regarding the Epstein investigation when reporters questioned him at the White House. He noted, “I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this.” His Saturday post reiterated his irritation with the ongoing focus on Epstein, stating, “For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again.” The president also directed his ire at several political adversaries, including former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accusing them of creating what he termed the “Epstein Files.”
Trump posed a rhetorical question, “Why didn’t these Radical Left Lunatics release the Epstein Files? If there was ANYTHING in there that could have hurt the MAGA Movement, why didn’t they use it?” He then urged Kash Patel, the FBI Director, to shift focus to issues he considers more pressing, such as “Voter Fraud, Political Corruption, ActBlue, The Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020.”
As the situation unfolds, Trump’s comments reflect a broader attempt to consolidate support within his base while navigating the contentious fallout related to Epstein. His call for Bondi to continue her work, stating, “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT!” highlights his commitment to defending her amidst the controversy.
The ongoing discussions surrounding Epstein have sparked a renewed debate about accountability and the political ramifications of high-profile investigations. With the public’s attention now closely fixed on the implications of the Epstein memo, it remains to be seen how this will affect the dynamics within Trump’s support base and the broader political landscape.
