On July 13, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly defended Attorney General Pam Bondi, praising her for doing a “fantastic job” amidst criticism from some of his supporters regarding the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump emphasized the importance of unity within the MAGA movement, stating, “We’re on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s happening.”
Clarification on Epstein Files
The controversy stemmed from a joint FBI and Justice Department memo that concluded there was no incriminating client list or evidence of Epstein blackmailing prominent individuals. Additionally, the memo reaffirmed that Epstein died by suicide, contradicting persistent conspiracy theories.
Trump’s Response to Backlash
In response to the backlash, Trump questioned why people were “giving publicity to files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden administration.” He suggested that if there were anything in the Epstein files that could harm the MAGA movement, it would have been used against him.
Focus on Other Priorities
Trump urged the FBI to redirect its focus towards investigating voter fraud, political corruption, and the 2020 election, rather than continuing to examine the Epstein case. He emphasized that the country was “HOTTEST” under his leadership and advised against wasting time on Epstein, stating, “somebody that nobody cares about.”
