politics
April 4, 2026
Pam Bondi’s firing had nothing to do with Epstein files
Outgoing AG Pam Bondi has been widely criticized over her botched handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
TL;DR
- Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche denied reports linking former AG Pam Bondi's firing to the Epstein files.
- Blanche stated he never heard Trump attribute Bondi's dismissal to the Epstein case.
- Reports suggested Trump was frustrated with Bondi's handling of the Epstein files, communications, and perceived lack of aggressiveness against political opponents.
- Bondi's handling of the Epstein client list claim, which was later found to be non-existent by the DOJ, drew significant criticism.
- Even some Trump allies, like Susie Wiles, criticized Bondi's performance on the Epstein matter.
- Bondi faced criticism for her responses in Congress regarding the Epstein files.
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