In brief
Following mounting demands from his supporters, U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce more documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a social media post, Trump escalated calls for transparency, specifically seeking grand jury testimony after days of pressure from loyalists urging further disclosures. Bondi stated her readiness to approach the court to unseal the transcripts, although it remains unclear whether the documents will be made public or involve testimonies from older cases or recent federal charges. This directive aligns with Trump's earlier campaign promises to share Epstein files, amidst discontent from supporters over inconsistencies in the revelations and Bondi's recent statements regarding the existence of a so-called client list implicating notable associates. The situation has intensified following an article from The Wall Street Journal suggesting Trump had sent a questionable birthday greeting to Epstein, a claim he strongly denies as "fake" and defamatory.
