MAGA Republicans Blast AG Pam Bondi for Mishandling Epstein Files Release

MAGA supporters questions the legitimacy of the Epstein documents, criticizing their release as unprofessional.


Pop Culture & Art February 28, 2025
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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.

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."

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.

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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