President Donald Trump has expressed his strong support for Attorney General Pam Bondi as she faces criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. This support comes amid tensions within the “Make America Great Again” movement, particularly following reports that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino threatened to resign if Bondi remained in her position.
On Saturday, Trump took to Truth Social to defend Bondi, stating that she is doing an excellent job. He voiced his frustration with those who are attacking her, suggesting that they are being selfish and trying to undermine a successful administration. “We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD,” Trump wrote, emphasizing that the focus should not be on Epstein, a figure he described as someone who “never dies.”
The controversy arose after the Department of Justice announced that there was no evidence to support claims about Epstein having a client list or blackmailing powerful individuals. This announcement sparked backlash from some within the FBI, with Bongino reportedly stating he would not work alongside Bondi if she continued in her role.
In his posts, Trump urged the FBI to concentrate on more pressing issues, such as voter fraud and political corruption, rather than spending time on Epstein. He reiterated his belief that Bondi is investigating important matters related to the 2020 election and more.
FBI Director Kash Patel also addressed the situation, dismissing rumors that he might leave the bureau if Bondi stayed on. He stated that the conspiracy theories surrounding the issue were false and confirmed his commitment to serving under Trump.
Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida and a key supporter of Trump during his first impeachment trial, was appointed to lead the DOJ after former Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for the position. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this internal conflict will impact the FBI and the Department of Justice.