The Trump admin is reforming the Department of Justice. They want to bring transparency to the American people.
And now President Trump’s Attorney General has made a big DOJ reveal on Fox News.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Reveals Epstein Files in FBI Custody Amid Public Scrutiny
On Monday evening, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on Fox News to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of the Epstein files. Bondi confirmed that the thousands of withheld documents related to deceased convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein are now in the hands of the FBI. She also indicated that certain sections of the files would be redacted, with explanations provided for each redaction.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) had previously released the first phase of “The Epstein Files” — a 100-page document — last Thursday. However, the release sparked significant backlash, as many online critics believed it lacked substantial new information. In particular, it failed to include critical documents, such as flight logs and victim names, fueling skepticism and frustration.
On Hannity, Fox News host Sean Hannity addressed the issue with Bondi, questioning her response to the incomplete release. Bondi revealed that she had been notified less than 24 hours before the release that “there were way more documents that they were supposed to turn over.” She explained the situation further, describing how the initial batch of files seemed to fall short. “You’re looking at these documents going, ‘These aren’t all the Epstein files.’ There were flight logs, there were names, victims’ names, and we’re going, ‘Where’s the rest of the stuff?’” Bondi said.
According to Bondi, a source had tipped off authorities that more evidence was being held in the Southern District of New York. She described how, after issuing a deadline, “a truckload of evidence arrived” just before the specified time. “It’s now in the possession of the FBI,” she added, emphasizing that the files would undergo a thorough review.
Bondi also reassured the public that the process would be handled with caution, prioritizing the protection of Epstein’s victims. “We’re going to go through it, go through it as fast as we can, but go through it very cautiously to protect all the victims of Epstein, because there are a lot of victims,” she explained.
The DOJ had previously signaled that it would release a portion of the files to the public, as Bondi stated last Wednesday that the public would soon see “a lot of flight logs, a lot of names, a lot of information.” However, when conservative influencers obtained a binder labeled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” and were seen celebrating the release outside the West Wing, it led to further online criticism. The contents of the initial release were seen by many as lacking key details that had been promised.
Hannity pressed Bondi about the redactions in the documents, asking about potential further withheld material. Bondi explained that while some sections would be redacted for national security reasons and to protect grand jury information, every redaction would be accompanied by an explanation. “If something’s redacted, you will know the line, and you will know why it’s redacted, the victim’s name, identifying information of a victim,” she assured. She emphasized that, unlike previous administrations, redactions would be clearly marked and transparent.
Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on charges of s*x trafficking, was found dead in his New York Metropolitan Correctional Center cell a month after his arrest. His death, officially ruled a su*cide, has sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. Following his death, numerous Republicans, including Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, called for the full release of Epstein’s un-redacted records, which include his infamous flight logs.
After the release of phase one of the files, Bondi demanded that the FBI deliver the remaining documents to the DOJ by 8 a.m. on Friday. She specifically tasked newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel with investigating why the request for full document turnover had not been followed earlier. “We believe in transparency, and America has the right to know,” Bondi said, adding that the Biden administration had been sitting on these documents for years. “No one did anything with them. Why were they sitting in the Southern District of New York? I want a full report on that.”
Bondi’s frustrations were palpable as she discussed the lack of transparency under the previous administration. “Sadly, these people don’t believe in transparency, but I think more, unfortunately, I think a lot of them don’t believe in honesty,” she said. “It’s a new day. It’s a new administration, and everything’s going to come out to the public. The public has a right to know. Americans have a right to know.”
The public remains eager for more information about Epstein’s network, and questions surrounding the handling of the files persist. Bondi and her colleagues in the DOJ and FBI are promising greater transparency and accountability as they work to release all the files related to Epstein’s crimes.
I repeat: if the NY FBI head actually withheld thousands of documents on the Epstein case, as AG Bondi said, why is he allowed to resign? Why is he collecting a lifetime taxpayer pension when he should be in prison? Totally unacceptable.pic.twitter.com/yE5fngu1gV
— Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) March 3, 2025
Adjacent to the Epstein investigation, Pam Bondi and the new Trump administration-led Department of Justice has said that they will also be releasing more files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Trump himself has said that it is well overdue to release all of the files on JFK’s assassination, especially considering everyone who was involved is either no longer around or probably in hiding never to be seen again.
In the past week, the FBI has said that they discovered over 14,000 new documents that are related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. For now, these documents are being reviewed by the Trump administration and remain in classified nature.
Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.
