Attorney General Pam Bondi Under Scrutiny After DOJ Memo Denies Epstein “Client List” Amid Deepening Fallout
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing intense criticism following a recent Justice Department memo that concluded there is no credible evidence that Jeffrey Epstein maintained a list of clients or blackmailed prominent individuals.
According to a DOJ and FBI statement—first reported by Axios—investigators found “no incriminating ‘client list’” and saw no basis to investigate “uncharged third parties.” They also confirmed that surveillance footage from Epstein’s Manhattan detention supported the findings of suicide, not homicide.
Bondi had previously told Fox News the list was “sitting on my desk” and promised upcoming public release. However, the DOJ memo clarified much of the material remains sealed to protect victims, with only already-public evidence available. “No further disclosure is appropriate or warranted,” stated the memo.
Bondi also asserted she’d directed the FBI to produce the “full and complete Epstein files,” including alleged videos showing sexual offenses. Yet the DOJ’s final assessment found no new evidence to share, sparking outrage from conservative critics who accused her of misleading the public.
Robby Starbuck, a conservative influencer, wrote on X:
“Pam Bondi said the Epstein client list was on her desk… Now the DOJ… claims that there’s no Epstein client list. Sorry but this is unacceptable.”
Another prominent account, @catturd2, reacted with outrage:
“So all the girls who have testified… were lying and Ghislaine Maxwell is in prison for being the madam for nobody?”
Turning Point USA’s Savanah Hernandez tweeted:
“She should step down… for lying to the American public.”
Criticism also came from within Bondi’s own base. CNN’s Daily Beast reported that even Marjorie Taylor Greene called it a “red line,” reflecting a growing rift among Trump-aligned commentators over Bondi’s credibility
President Trump publicly defended Bondi, claiming she’s done a “FANTASTIC JOB” and urging MAGA supporters to unite . But the damage is real: trust is strained, and demands for answers are intensifying.
Experts say the controversy highlights a key tension: public expectation versus legal discretion. While many believe explosive documents or recordings remain hidden, officials say victim privacy and sealed records preclude mass disclosure.
This episode comes after Bondi’s February White House briefing, which delivered binders of “Declassified Epstein Files” to far-right influencers. They contained mostly known public records—a move critics called “political theater.”
The DOJ memo reaffirmed the importance of protecting victim identities, warning that “perpetuating unfounded theories” does not serve justice nor the fight against child exploitation.
Still, the episode has shaken the conservative base, routing calls for Bondi’s resignation and renewed congressional pressure. Even People.com reported prominent voices, including Lara Trump, now demanding greater transparency .
As backlash mounts, Bondi remains in office—for now. But allies and critics alike are watching closely. Will this mark a turning point in how sensitive justice files are handled? Or simply deepen mistrust in an already polarized political landscape?
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