Attorney General Discloses Inquiry into Trump Adversaries and Jeffrey Epstein Links
This past Friday, Pam Bondi appointed interim US attorney Jay Clayton to oversee an probe into opponents of the President and their links with the late financier. This move came hours after Trump instructed her to begin the investigation.
During an announcement, the Attorney General highlighted Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. She added, “As with all matters, the department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”
This development contrasts with a July memo from justice department officials which stated that the Epstein files lacked grounds for additional investigations. According to the document, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”
The President Demands Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Case
The announcement comes as growing pressure from the president on lawmakers to block the full release of files concerning Epstein ahead of an key congressional decision next week. Several lawmakers are expected to back the release.
Recently released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have spotlighted Trump’s previous connections with the sex trafficker, including information that his knowledge of Epstein’s behavior exceeded prior admissions.
On Friday, Trump declared he would direct the Department of Justice to examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, specifically naming Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Paradoxically, Trump also referred to the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”.
Other Updates from Friday
- The President stated he would take legal action against the BBC, even after an apology from the network. He said the lawsuit could seek billions in damages.
- Epstein reportedly advised former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support Trump’s policies. Text messages made public detail his involvement in coaching the influencer.
- American forces are developing plans for a divided Gaza, with a “green zone” under joint military oversight and a restricted section left in ruins.
- Georgia prosecutor have reopened the last remaining criminal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor.
- The President reversed tariff policy by reducing duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address rising costs.
- The two nations concluded a deal to lower tariffs on products from Switzerland from 39% to 15%.
Other notable events featured appeals to protect national parks, criticism of an monitoring group, and a judge’s decision for a settlement in the OxyContin lawsuit.
