During the 2024 campaign, Trump suggested releasing more information on Jeffrey Epstein. In a follow-up, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced intentions to declassify files, encountering political backlash when previously released documents were presented as new. Amid ensuing controversy, Bondi directed FBI resources toward Epstein's case, reallocating agents from their usual national security duties. Reports suggest up to a thousand agents are now engaged in the investigation as the administration aims to clarify their approach, highlighting the new priority on Epstein-related materials under Bondi's leadership.
"It's on my desk right now to review," Bondi said. "That's been a directive by President Trump."
Days later, Bondi angered people across the political spectrum when conservative influencers exited the White House brandishing binders filled with what turned out to be previously released Epstein information.
As many as a thousand FBI agents, many of whom are usually focusing on national-security matters, have been enlisted to help with the effort.
Justice Department officials have made it clear to others throughout the Trump administration that it is now a top priority of the attorney general to sort through the materials related to Epstein.
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