Bondi Discloses Probe into Trump Rivals and Epstein Ties
On Friday, the Attorney General assigned Jay Clayton to lead an inquiry into political adversaries of Donald Trump and their links with Jeffrey Epstein. This action came hours after the president instructed her to begin the investigation.
During an announcement, Bondi praised Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. She remarked, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.”
This action contrasts with a recent memorandum from federal authorities which declared that the Epstein files lacked grounds for further inquiries. According to the document, investigators “lacked sufficient evidence to pursue cases against other parties.”
Trump Demands Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Matter
The announcement coincides with growing demands from Trump on congressional Republicans to block the public disclosure of Epstein-related documents ahead of an upcoming House vote in the coming days. Several lawmakers are expected to support the release.
Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have spotlighted the president’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, revealing details that his knowledge of Epstein’s behavior exceeded prior admissions.
That same day, the President announced he would direct the DOJ to examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, Trump also referred to the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”.
Other Updates from Friday
- The President announced he would file a lawsuit against the British broadcaster, even after a formal apology from the media outlet. Trump claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
- Epstein reportedly advised Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support the president’s agenda. Communications made public detail Epstein’s involvement in coaching Bannon.
- US military are planning for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under international and Israeli control and a “red zone” left in ruins.
- State officials have revived the last remaining criminal case against the President after appointing a replacement attorney.
- The President changed tariff policy by cutting taxes on imported goods like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address rising costs.
- The two nations reached a trade agreement to lower import taxes on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.
Other notable events featured appeals to protect national parks, objections of an monitoring group, and a judge’s decision for a settlement in the OxyContin case.
