Rep. James Comer Claims Epstein Files May Be Destroyed, Attorney General Responds

House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer has publicly voiced concerns that FBI files related to Jeffrey Epstein may have been destroyed, suggesting the Department of Justice no longer possesses them and hinting at possible document shredding by government agencies. Comer cited repeated, unfulfilled orders from both the president and attorney general to release the files, fueling his suspicion of a cover-up by the so-called 'deep state.' Attorney General Pam Bondi has pushed back against these claims, stating that the FBI is currently reviewing tens of thousands of Epstein-related videos and files and denying any document destruction. Bondi emphasized the sheer volume of material and the presence of hundreds of victims as reasons for the delay, reassuring that the FBI is actively working through the evidence. The incomplete release of Epstein files by the Department of Justice earlier this year has fueled further skepticism, with some supporters and commentators expressing frustration or questioning the credibility of officials involved. Calls for greater transparency and a full investigation into the status of the remaining documents continue amid the controversy.