Trump Defends Pam Bondi Amid MAGA Epstein File Dispute

President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi against criticism from within the MAGA movement regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, calling Bondi's work "fantastic" and urging unity among his supporters. Trump condemned those focusing on Epstein as "selfish people" harming what he described as a "perfect administration," emphasizing his administration's achievements in border security, energy policy, and the economy. The dispute arose after a Department of Justice and FBI memo stated there was no Epstein client list to release, contradicting earlier promises by Bondi and others, leading to tensions including reported conflicts involving FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Trump questioned why files allegedly authored by figures such as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and John Brennan were given attention, linking these to past controversies like the Russia investigation and election-related scandals. He urged the FBI, led by Kash Patel, to prioritize investigations into voter fraud, political corruption, and 2020 election claims instead of revisiting Epstein matters. The president's comments reflect ongoing internal divisions within the MAGA movement and emphasize his focus on broader political and governance issues over renewed Epstein scrutiny.