Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has sparked intense scrutiny and partisan clashes. While Bondi’s Department of Justice released an initial batch of files in February 2025, delays in disclosing additional materials prompted accusations of obstruction from Congressional Democrats like Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). Bondi claims the FBI delivered a “truckload” of evidence in March 2025 requiring careful review to protect victims, but critics argue the process lacks transparency.

– : Bondi’s DOJ publishes first-phase documents, emphasizing cooperation with FBI analysts
– : Fox News reports Bondi threatened FBI with Friday 8 a.m. deadline to surrender Epstein materials stored in New York
– : Congressional Republicans and Democrats separately demand faster disclosures

Bondi’s restaurant conversation with an undercover reporter drew attention after she revealed the existence of “tens of thousands of videos” showing Epstein with minors. While Bondi later repeated this claim officially, the incident raised questions about why such explosive details emerged casually rather than through formal channels.

– : Accuse federal agencies of slow-walking disclosures to protect powerful figures
– : Frame delays as evidence of Bondi’s incompetence or partisan bias
– : Bondi publicly criticized the bureau’s initial document retention as “shocking”

The standoff reflects broader tensions between law enforcement transparency and procedural caution in high-profile sex trafficking cases. With Bondi promising more releases “soon,” the Epstein files remain a litmus test for accountability in Washington’s power corridors.