Senator Durbin Claims FBI Flagged Trump Mentions in Epstein Files

Senator Dick Durbin has accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of pressuring the FBI to assign approximately 1,000 personnel to review around 100,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on a tight deadline, instructing them to 'flag' any records mentioning President Donald Trump. Durbin's letters to Bondi and FBI leadership seek explanations about the handling of the Epstein files, including why mentions of Trump were singled out and what happened to those flagged records. The senator also questioned Bondi's earlier public claim about possessing a client list that was not included in the records released by the DOJ. Durbin's inquiry highlights concerns about potential political interference and transparency in the investigation, emphasizing the importance of accountability given Trump's well-documented relationship with Epstein. The FBI review reportedly involved personnel working 24-hour shifts, including agents from the New York Field Office, many of whom lacked expertise in handling sensitive information related to child victims. These developments have increased pressure on the Trump administration to clarify the management of the Epstein case files and the rationale behind the specific focus on Trump-related documents.