Trump, Pam Bondi, and the Epstein Files: Ignoring Congressional Law and Justice for Survivors
Blue Press Journal – More than a month has passed since the December 19 deadline for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all files related to investigations into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed into law by then‑President Donald Trump, the DOJ was legally required to make every document public by that date.
Yet here we are — with less than 1% of the materials released, and millions of pages still hidden from public view. This is not just bureaucratic delay. It is a blatant violation of federal law and a betrayal of survivors, the public, and the principle of transparency.
Trump’s Broken Promise on Epstein Files
Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, making a public show of supporting accountability. But by December 19, his administration openly admitted it would not comply with the law. The excuse? That “extensive redactions” were needed to protect victims’ identities.
Protecting victims is essential — but this rationale rings hollow when weeks pass without new releases, and when heavily‑redacted documents obscure far more than is necessary. Survivors themselves have demanded full disclosure, arguing that secrecy only protects powerful individuals connected to Epstein.
The Trump DOJ has held back over two million documents, as reported by The Guardian and Politico. In doing so, it has effectively shielded the network of elites Epstein associated with from public scrutiny.
Pam Bondi’s Silence and Complicity
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a close Trump ally, has been conspicuously silent about the DOJ’s illegal noncompliance. Bondi’s tenure in Florida was marked by controversial decisions involving powerful figures, and her unwillingness to call for transparency here adds to her record of protecting political allies over public interest.
Bondi has repeatedly positioned herself as a defender of “law and order,” yet she stands by as the Trump administration ignores a law passed by Congress. Her silence is not neutrality — it is complicity.
Public Outcry and Congressional Frustration
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has condemned the DOJ’s failure, noting:
“It’s been 33 DAYS since Trump DOJ broke the law and failed to release all the Epstein files. The DOJ admits it has released less than 1% of the total files. The silence from congressional Republicans is deafening.”
Survivors and advocacy groups have also voiced outrage, pointing out that the longer the delay, the greater the risk that crucial evidence will be buried forever.
Why This Matters
The Epstein case is not just about one man’s crimes. It is about a system that protects the wealthy and politically connected at the expense of justice. Every day these files remain hidden is another day the public is denied the truth about how Epstein operated, who enabled him, and who may still be in positions of power.
Pam Bondi and Donald Trump cannot claim to stand for justice while ignoring the law. The American people deserve the full release of the Epstein files now — not next month, not next year.
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