Driving the news:
President Donald Trump posted a fiery statement on Truth Social late Friday defending Attorney General Pam Bondi and criticizing renewed media focus on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump accused “selfish people” and “Radical Left Lunatics” of weaponizing Epstein-related documents to undermine his administration’s progress.
Why it matters:
The statement comes amid increased scrutiny over Epstein investigation documents and their political implications. Trump sought to shield Bondi from criticism, calling her work “FANTASTIC” and aligning her with his broader MAGA agenda.
What he’s saying:
Between the lines:
Trump implied that the renewed attention to the Epstein case is part of a broader effort by establishment figures—including former President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and intelligence officials—to distract from the MAGA movement’s achievements and sabotage allies within his administration.
Context:
- Bondi, a longtime Trump ally and former Florida Attorney General, was recently appointed as Attorney General in Trump’s second term.
- The resurfacing of the “Epstein Files” has stirred internal disagreements among conservatives, with some demanding transparency while others warn of political distraction.
- Trump equated the Epstein disclosures with what he called “Fake” efforts like the Steele dossier, Russia probe, and “Laptop from Hell.”
What Trump alleges:
He claimed the Epstein files were “written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan,” and others associated with what he called the “Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration.” Trump also claimed these documents were created to manipulate public opinion, just like past controversies he labels as hoaxes.
Zoom out:
Trump’s post reinforced his campaign narrative of institutional sabotage and deflection from what he calls the “perfect administration.” He claimed his government is on track to accomplish “more in 6 months than any other Administration has achieved in over 100 years.”
What’s next:
Trump demanded that the FBI and former national security aide Kash Patel focus on investigating voter fraud, ActBlue, and the 2020 election—issues that remain at the heart of Trump’s second-term priorities.
What he’s doubling down on:
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