Topics: Donald Trump, US News, Politics, Crime, True Crime, Jeffrey Epstein
Despite Donald Trump hoping to draw a line under the issue of Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'client list' and insisting that files on the case don't exist, a letter has emerged suggesting otherwise.
Former financier Epstein was jailed in 2019 on federal charges for the sex trafficking of minors, before taking his life in prison.
Since his suicide, spectators of his crimes have demanded that official government files that supposedly document the involvement of other individuals - including some celebrities - be released to the public.
The US president has long been linked to the crimes of the now-deceased convicted sex offender, along with a vast plethora of fellow huge-name stars. Despite online conspiracy theories, however, Trump being named in these alleged files does not implicate wrongdoing at this point, it must be noted.
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In recent weeks, the 79-year-old has attempted to quash conversations regarding Epstein's crimes - especially after former Department of Government Efficiency co-lead Elon Musk alleged that Trump's 'involvement' was 'the real reason they have not been made public.'
The other day, he slammed a reporter for asking about the files during a public Q&A, asking: "Are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable."
As we say, however, a letter has since been unearthed, indicating that the files relating to Epstein's crimes are very much real.
Written by Attorney General, Pam Bondi to FBI director Kash Patel on 27 February 2025, the note serves as the president's official request for the documents - specifically Epstein's list of contacts - to be sent over.
The revelation comes after the 59-year-old Republican lawyer insisted there's no evidence that the child sex offender kept a 'client list', a comment that contradicted her previous appeal for the documentation to be released.
"Before you came into office, I requested the full and complete files related to Jeffrey Epstein," Bondi began in the letter that has since gone viral.
"In response to this request, I received approximately 200 pages of documents, which consisted primarily of flight logs, Epstein's list of contacts, and a list of victims' names and phone numbers.
"I repeatedly questioned whether this was the full set of documents responsive to my request and was repeatedly assured by the FBI that we had received the full set of documents."
She went on claim that the day prior (26 Feb), a source had informed her that the FBI Field Office in New York held 'thousands' more documents 'related to the investigation and indictment of Epstein'.
"Despite my repeated requests, the FBI never disclosed the existence of these files," Bondi continued. "When you and I spoke yesterday, you were just as surprised as I was to learn this new information."
She went on to demand that the bureau deliver the 'full and complete' files to her office 'including all records, documents, audio and video recordings', and 'materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his clients' the following day.
"There will be no withholdings or limitations to my or your access," Bondi added.
"The Department ofJustice will ensure that any public disclosure of these files will be done in a manner to protect the privacy of victims and in accordance with law, as I have done my entire career as a prosecutor."
Finally, she concluded the letter by informing Patel that she was directing him to conduct an investigation into why the extensive documentation wasn't delivered to her.
"You will deliver to me a comprehensive report of your findings and proposed personnel action within 14 days," Bondi added.
"I appreciate your immediate attention to this important matter. I know that we are both committed to transparency for the American people, and I look forward to continuing to work with you to serve our President and our country."
