A newly released internal review led by Trump-appointed officials at the Department of Justice and the FBI has found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein maintained a so-called “client list” of wealthy or powerful associates involved in his criminal activities. The memo, obtained by ABC News, also rejected long-standing conspiracy theories that Epstein was running a blackmail scheme involving high-profile individuals.
The conclusion has triggered a wave of criticism aimed at Attorney General Pam Bondi, who earlier this year publicly claimed she had documents related to Epstein’s alleged list “sitting on her desk” awaiting review.
Suicide Confirmed, Theories Dismissed
As part of the review, officials also released video footage said to support the determination that Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019—contradicting widespread speculation that he was murdered to protect powerful interests.
The Justice Department reiterated that no credible evidence has been found to support claims that Epstein blackmailed politicians, celebrities, or business leaders, or that any such “client list” exists.
Bondi Under Fire
Pam Bondi, speaking at CPAC in February, had suggested she was preparing to release explosive documents related to Epstein’s case as part of a broader transparency push directed by President Donald Trump.
“It’s sitting on my desk right now to review,” Bondi told Fox News. “That has been a directive by President Trump… and that’s why we’re all there to carry out his directive about making America safe and prosperous.”
Her confident statement has now come under scrutiny, with many online users questioning whether she misled the public.
One viral post on X read:
“Pam Bondi said the Epstein client list was on her desk just a few months ago. Now the DOJ she leads claims there is no list. Was she lying then or is she lying now? We deserve answers.”
Social Media Reaction
The backlash grew quickly across social platforms:
- “This is not a good look… she’s going back on her word.”
- “Why lie? Who benefits from hiding the truth?”
- “I hate it that this is what it’s come to. I had faith in this administration’s transparency.”
Some commenters speculated the list might contain foreign nationals or politically sensitive names, possibly explaining its absence from public view. Others expressed frustration over what they see as repeated failures by both parties to bring full transparency to the Epstein case.
“She’s always been a liar,” one user bluntly wrote.
As of now, Bondi has not responded to the backlash or clarified the discrepancy between her earlier statements and the DOJ’s latest findings.
