Pam Bondi accused of using FBI agents to scrub Donald Trump’s name from Jeffrey Epstein files
A bombshell allegation has emerged claiming the Attorney General is deliberately concealing information about Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
The accusations center around what critics say is an unprecedented delay in releasing promised documents to the public.
The Promise That Started It All
Back in February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi made headlines with a dramatic announcement about government transparency.
The Department of Justice released what they called “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” with great fanfare, promising full disclosure about the notorious financier’s activities.
But the release was immediately criticized across the political spectrum as nothing more than already-public documents with heavy redactions.
Critics called it a “ham-handed attempt to gaslight the American people.”
The FBI Directive That Raised Eyebrows
Following the underwhelming initial release, Bondi sent an urgent letter to FBI Director Kash Patel on February 27, 2025.
The letter demanded the FBI deliver “the full and complete Epstein files” within just 24 hours.
“There will be no withholdings or limitations to my or your access,” Bondi wrote in her directive.
She also demanded a comprehensive report within 14 days.
Director Patel publicly committed to compliance, posting on social media: “There will be no cover-ups, no missing documents, and no stone left unturned.”
The Mysterious 74-Day Delay
But here’s where the story takes a concerning turn.
It’s now been 74 days since Bondi issued those urgent deadlines, yet no additional materials have been released.
Even more suspicious, reporting from March revealed that the FBI’s New York field office had to delay other investigations.
The reason? Dozens of agents were reportedly working around the clock to review and redact information from the Epstein files.
While Bondi claimed on May 8 that redactions were necessary to protect victims’ identities, critics question why it’s taking so long.
The Trump Connection Under Scrutiny
The delay becomes more problematic when considering Trump’s documented history with Jeffrey Epstein.
Flight logs show Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet at least seven times between 1993 and 1997.
In 2002, Trump publicly praised Epstein, saying: “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy… It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
Epstein’s leaked address book from 2009 contained 14 phone numbers for Trump, his wife Melania, and staff members.
The Bombshell Accusation
Now, Representative Dan Goldman has directly accused Attorney General Bondi of deliberately protecting Trump.
In a scathing letter to the Justice Department, Goldman wrote:
“I write to express my grave concern about what appears to be a concerted effort by you to delay and even prevent the release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files in their entirety – potentially at the direction of the sitting President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”
Goldman specifically questioned whether FBI agents are working overtime to redact instances of Trump’s name from the files.
The congressman demanded answers to critical questions, including whether the White House has intervened in the case and whether Trump’s name is being specifically scrubbed from documents.
What This Means Going Forward
Goldman has given Bondi a deadline to respond to his inquiries, setting up a potential constitutional confrontation between Congress and the Justice Department.
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about whether the DOJ is operating independently or serving as the President’s personal legal team.
As this story continues to develop, the American public waits to see if the promised transparency will ever materialize or if the Epstein files will remain buried in bureaucratic delays.