The recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files by Attorney General Pam Bondi has sparked intense backlash among conservative commentators and Trump loyalists. The files, distributed in a highly publicized event featuring right-wing influencers, have been criticized for containing little new information and for the manner in which they were presented to the public.
On Thursday, Bondi oversaw the release of documents labeled "The Epstein Files: Part I" at the White House, handed to social media stars like Mike Cernovich and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok.
This move was met with disapproval from key MAGA figures who accused the influencers of gatekeeping the supposedly declassified information. "Influencers shouldn’t be getting the Epstein Files. This is absurd. They should be released to the public all at once not used to make money for 'insiders,'" tweeted Jeremy Hambly, known as The Quartering.
When Pam Bondi went on Fox news last night and said that her office was releasing “new” Epstein flight logs, names and information,” saying, "It's pretty sick what that man did.
— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) February 28, 2025
She already KNEW what was in the binders. She lied to the American People.
She should Resign.
Laura Loomer, a prominent right-wing activist, expressed her frustration on X, stating, "I hate to say it, but the American people can’t trust the validity of the Epstein files released today. It was released in an unprofessional manner with paid, partisan social media influencers to curate their binders for us. I can’t trust anything in the binder."
I hate to say it, but the American people can’t trust the validity of the Epstein files released today.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 27, 2025
It was released in an unprofessional manner with paid, partisan social media influencers to curate their binders for us.
I can’t trust anything in the binder.
Neither…
Most of the influencers took selfies of themselves holding the binder and said “exclusive” and then proceeded to not post online for hours. That’s called gate keeping.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 28, 2025
All of you should have demanded it be uploaded online in an open source portal instead of the deceit.… https://t.co/qqxSXLpJY3
Enough is enough.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 27, 2025
Donald Trump needs some real vetting in his admin.
The entire world is laughing at our country today. And if you say they aren’t, you’re full of shit or you’re one of the influencers who received the binder.
This is honestly shocking levels of incompetence. https://t.co/9gKzkCuj8B
Actor Kevin Sorbo and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy also voiced their disappointment, with Sorbo calling the release a "publicity stunt" and Portnoy questioning the effectiveness of the Trump administration.
If I’m gonna be fair these questions needs to be asked today.
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 27, 2025
Why is the release of the Epstein list always a shit show?
What’s the point of booting out illegals and criminals while somehow becoming a safe haven for the Tate brothers?
Why is Crypto in the toilet if Trump…
Amid the outcry, Bondi found herself the target of resignation calls, with critics like Loomer demanding accountability: "She already KNEW what was in the binders. She lied to the American People. She should Resign."
The controversy is likely to continue as further documents are expected to be released, raising questions about the transparency and intentions behind the distribution of the Epstein files.
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