Trump Defends AG Bondi Amid Epstein Files Backlash

President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi amid criticism from some of his supporters over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Trump urged his political base to stop attacking Bondi and dismiss the public's interest in Epstein, calling him someone "nobody cares about" and emphasizing unity within the MAGA movement. The DOJ and FBI recently stated there was no evidence of Epstein maintaining a "client list" or being murdered in jail, confirming his death by suicide, which fueled frustration and conspiracy theories among far-right supporters. Trump attributed the Epstein files controversy to political manipulation by the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton, and the Biden administration, suggesting these files were used to undermine his movement. Despite the backlash, he praised Bondi for doing a "fantastic job" and encouraged his followers to focus on other issues like election integrity. The president criticized those giving attention to the Epstein files and called for solidarity within his administration and supporters.