Former President Donald Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social urging the public to move past discussions about Jeffrey Epstein. His comments come amid internal tensions within his administration, particularly involving Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Director Dan Bongino. A recent Justice Department memo denied any conspiracy related to Epstein’s death and declared that no additional information would be released, sparking disagreements.
Reports suggest that Bongino was angered by the DOJ memo and threatened to resign unless Bondi stepped down. While Bondi and Patel publicly affirmed their commitment to their roles, Bongino has remained silent. Trump’s social media post strongly defended Bondi and praised Patel but notably did not mention Bongino, signaling potential discord within his team.
Trump dismissed Epstein-related conspiracy theories as distractions created by political opponents like Hillary Clinton and the Biden administration. He compared them to the “Russia collusion hoax” and other controversies, asserting they were designed to damage his presidency. He accused some in his own circle of falling into the trap by fueling unnecessary drama over Epstein.
He emphasized his administration’s accomplishments, including border security, economic growth, and global diplomacy, insisting that the focus should remain on these priorities. Trump criticized the obsession with Epstein files, calling them outdated and politically motivated.
Trump concluded by reaffirming support for Bondi and directing federal attention to voter fraud and political corruption. Patel echoed this stance on X, calling the conspiracy theories untrue and pledging continued loyalty to Trump’s leadership.