Rep. Goldman Accuses AG Bondi, Trump Blocking Epstein Files Release

Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman has accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of deliberately delaying the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files, raising suspicions that President Donald Trump may be influencing the DOJ to withhold damaging information due to his known ties to Epstein. After the widely criticized release of 'The Epstein Files: Phase 1,' which contained largely previously public and heavily redacted documents, Bondi demanded the FBI deliver the complete files and a report within strict deadlines that have since lapsed without fulfillment. Goldman highlights Trump's repeated appearances in Epstein's flight logs, Epstein's personal address book listing multiple Trump contacts, and Trump's past public praise of Epstein, suggesting these connections could motivate efforts to suppress the files. Despite Bondi’s public assurances and setting deadlines, the FBI has yet to fully comply, citing ongoing efforts to redact materials to protect victims. The delay has drawn bipartisan frustration, with criticism that the DOJ may be functioning under political pressure to shield Trump, undermining transparency and accountability in the Epstein case. FBI Director Kash Patel recently indicated the files are being reviewed and will be released "in the near future," but no concrete timeline has been provided.