Epstein Files Controversy Deepens: Trump Defends Bondi Amid GOP Block and FBI Tensions

The controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to escalate, with former President Donald Trump dismissing inquiries into the matter as “boring” and offering a robust defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump asserted that Bondi has handled the Epstein case “very well” and done a “very good job,” even suggesting the extensive files related to the disgraced financier were “made up” by previous administrations, despite earlier calls from his allies for their release.

Adding to the turmoil, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino returned to work yesterday, following a period of intense frustration and a threat to resign over the Justice Department’s memo that effectively concluded the government’s Epstein investigation. Sources close to the situation indicate that tensions remain high within the FBI, Justice Department, and White House as they contend with the fallout from the probe’s handling.

Simultaneously, Republican lawmakers have moved to block a Democratic effort to compel the release of the so-called “Epstein files.” Democrats, led by California US House member Ro Khanna, are pushing for an amendment to cryptocurrency legislation that would force the disclosure of a trove of evidence from the 2019 child sex-trafficking case. This legislative maneuver highlights the ongoing political battle over transparency regarding the high-profile case, with Democrats vowing to reintroduce the measure repeatedly.

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