"Although Epstein died by suicide in 2019, the files are still relevant given his many connections to prominent figures, including politicians like former President Bill Clinton and current President Donald Trump. After campaigning in 2024 on releasing the files - capitalizing on conspiracy theories that energized his supporters - Trump did an about-face on his promise earlier this year, shortly after Attorney General Pam Bondi told the press she supposedly had the files on her desk."
"After months of delay, Bondi reversed her statement, claiming that such a list didn't exist and that further investigations into Epstein or those who associated with him weren't necessary. The issue has hounded Trump ever since, with voters across the political spectrum (including his own base) demanding the release of the DOJ files. For months afterward, Trump harshly criticized anyone who pushed the issue, including members of his own party, frequently describing the matter as a "hoax" against him."
Congress passed legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release files on the investigation of accused child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein died by suicide in 2019, but records remain relevant because of his connections to prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Trump campaigned in 2024 on releasing the files but later reversed his promise after Attorney General Pam Bondi said she had files on her desk, including a list of clients; Bondi later retracted the list claim and argued further investigations were unnecessary. Public pressure and Republican dissent forced renewed momentum, and Trump ultimately called for release while continuing to call the matter a "hoax."
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