Bondi Reveals Investigation into Trump Rivals and Epstein Ties
This past Friday, Pam Bondi assigned interim US attorney Jay Clayton to oversee an investigation into political adversaries of the President and their relationships with the late financier. This decision came hours after Trump instructed her to begin the investigation.
During an announcement, Bondi commended Jay Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official added, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”
This development appears to contradict a recent memorandum from federal authorities which indicated that documents related to Epstein did not warrant further inquiries. As per the document, investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”
Trump Calls for Scrutiny of Democrats in the Epstein Matter
This news comes as increasing pressure from Trump on congressional Republicans to block the full release of Epstein-related documents before an key congressional decision in the coming days. Several lawmakers are expected to support the release.
Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have highlighted Trump’s past involvement with the sex trafficker, including details that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on.
That same day, the President announced he would ask the Department of Justice to investigate Epstein’s ties with Democrats, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Paradoxically, Trump also referred to the “Epstein situation” as a “scam”.
Additional Updates from Friday
- The President stated he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, despite a formal apology from the network. Trump claimed the legal case could seek between a billion and $5bn.
- Epstein reportedly guided Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support Trump’s policies. Communications released show his role in coaching Bannon.
- US military are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a secure area under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed.
- Georgia prosecutor have reopened the sole ongoing legal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor.
- The President changed trade measures by reducing duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to combat inflation concerns.
- US and Switzerland concluded a deal to lower tariffs on products from Switzerland from a significant decrease.
Other notable events included calls to safeguard public lands, objections of an antisemitism watchdog, and a court approval for a resolution in the OxyContin lawsuit.
