SouthernWorldwide.com – Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has lauded the Trump administration’s efforts regarding the Epstein files, emphasizing “justice and transparency” during her tenure. She stated that her department demonstrated an “unprecedented commitment to transparency” in collecting and reviewing these materials.
Bondi highlighted the sheer volume of the Epstein files, noting that nearly 3 million pages, including thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images, were produced. This extensive collection effort was part of a process that spanned multiple presidential administrations.
She pointed out that investigations into Epstein and Maxwell were only permitted to launch during the Trump administration. Bondi specifically stated that it was “Only under President Trump were 3 million Epstein related documents released.”
The former attorney general described the process of collecting and reviewing the Epstein files as “enormously complicated and labor-intensive.” She believes the department fulfilled all requirements under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Bondi elaborated that her department made a “diligent and good faith effort to collect materials” to ensure all potentially responsive documents were made public. All department components were instructed to submit relevant records, leading to a comprehensive review of millions of documents.
She clarified that as the head of a large department, she did not personally oversee every aspect of the document review. Instead, she delegated oversight of this process to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Todd Blanche was appointed acting attorney general on April 2, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of Bondi’s departure. He is not considered Bondi’s permanent successor as head of the DOJ.
Bondi assured the committee that the professional team reviewing the collected materials confirmed that any withheld documents were either non-responsive, privileged, or duplicative. She also mentioned that the department provided Congress access to unredacted, duplicative materials in the Reading Room to further enhance transparency, even though it was not mandated by the Act.
Acknowledging that “redaction errors” occurred, Bondi reiterated the department’s commitment to accountability and transparency from the outset. She stated that the department was always prepared to examine any potential evidence of criminal activity related to Epstein and his associates.
Bondi reiterated her long-standing dedication to fighting for victims, a principle she has upheld throughout her career. She expressed deep sympathy for any victim’s experiences, particularly those caused by Epstein, and encouraged anyone with information to share it with the FBI.
“The bottom line is: justice and transparency in this matter have been delivered at the direction of President Trump and his administration,” she asserted. This statement directly attributed the successful delivery of justice and transparency to President Trump’s leadership.
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In recent news, Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Department of Justice. Reports this week indicated her diagnosis. Katie Miller, a former White House staffer, shared on X that Bondi has been “quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few weeks.”
