Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is calling out the FBI for withholding thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.
She had planned to release files that would expose disturbing details and implicate well-known individuals.
However, much to her frustration, a significant portion of these records remains locked away in an FBI field office in New York.
Bondi penned a scathing letter to FBI leadership, including Kash Patel, stating that she discovered through a source that the agency was sitting on a vast collection of Epstein-related files.
Despite her repeated requests, she claims the FBI never disclosed the existence of these materials.
Limited Document Release Leaves Many Disappointed
On Thursday, Bondi did manage to unveil the first set of Epstein documents.
However, many were left frustrated as the contents included primarily flight logs and contact lists—most of which had already been made public.
Those expecting new revelations about Epstein’s powerful associates were met with disappointment.
Rather than releasing the files directly to the American people, the documents were handed to a group of conservative media figures who had visited the White House.
This decision angered some lawmakers and the public, who felt the information should have been made widely available.
Lawmakers Demand Transparency
Republican lawmakers, particularly members of the House Oversight Committee, expressed their frustration over how the documents were distributed.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, leading a task force focused on declassifying federal secrets, was furious that her committee did not have access before certain media personalities did.
She publicly called for the full release of the remaining documents, emphasizing that the American people deserve the truth.
The Epstein Files: What’s Inside So Far
The initial batch of released files reportedly contained around 200 pages, including Epstein’s flight logs, a list of contacts, and names of victims.
However, Bondi insists that the FBI is still withholding a massive amount of information, demanding that the remaining documents be turned over by 8 AM on Friday.
Bondi also revealed that Patel was just as shocked as she was to learn about the undisclosed files, suggesting that even high-ranking officials were unaware of the extent of the secrecy surrounding the case.
Public Outcry Over Secrecy and Cover-Ups
Many Americans voiced their outrage over the lack of transparency surrounding the Epstein case.
Social media erupted with criticism after images surfaced of conservative influencers leaving the White House, grinning and holding binders labeled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1.”
People questioned why select media figures were given early access while the general public and investigative bodies were left in the dark.
More Releases on the Horizon?
The use of “Phase 1” in the document title suggests that additional releases may be coming.
The Justice Department has been under increasing pressure to reveal more details, with many hoping that the next batch will contain more substantial evidence linking Epstein to high-profile figures.
Meanwhile, conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death continue to circulate.
Officially ruled a suicide in 2019, many remain skeptical, believing that powerful individuals wanted him silenced before he could expose his network.
His longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was convicted in 2021 for her role in his crimes, but many believe there are still major players who have not been held accountable.
What’s Next?
With Bondi and other lawmakers pushing for full transparency, all eyes are now on the FBI and the Justice Department.
Will the remaining documents be released, or will they remain buried in secrecy?
The coming weeks could determine whether Epstein’s web of powerful connections is finally unraveled—or if the truth will continue to be hidden from the public.