House Democrats Demand DOJ Release Epstein Files Amid Trump Dispute

President Donald Trump reacted angrily to a reporter's question about Attorney General Pam Bondi's statements regarding Jeffrey Epstein during a cabinet meeting, expressing frustration that Epstein-related topics were still being discussed amid other national issues. Bondi was asked whether Epstein had been an intelligence asset and about a supposed 'client list' implicating powerful individuals, but the Department of Justice and FBI recently asserted there is no credible evidence of such a list or blackmail material. The DOJ and FBI findings sparked controversy, upsetting some of Trump's media allies and fueling demands from Democrats and MAGA loyalists for the release of Epstein-related documents. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that Bondi's earlier comments referred to all documents related to Epstein's crimes rather than a specific 'client list,' though the notion of a list remains a focus among conspiracy theories and political pressure. Trump's dismissive response to Epstein conspiracy theories contrasts with some of the rhetoric from his political base and media supporters, highlighting an ongoing divide within the discourse around Epstein's case and its political implications. The issue continues to provoke intense media scrutiny and partisan debate as calls for transparency persist.