Bondi Reveals Probe into Trump Opponents and Epstein Connections
This past Friday, the Attorney General appointed interim US attorney Jay Clayton to head an probe into opponents of the President and their connections with the late financier. This action came shortly after Trump instructed her to begin the probe.
In a statement, Bondi commended Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official remarked, “As with all matters, the department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”
This action seems to diverge from a July memo from justice department officials which indicated that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for additional investigations. According to the memo, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”
The President Calls for Scrutiny of Political Opponents in Epstein Case
The announcement coincides with growing demands from Trump on lawmakers to oppose the full release of files concerning Epstein before an key congressional decision next week. Several lawmakers are anticipated to support the release.
Newly public communications from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to the president’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, including details that he was more aware of Epstein’s actions than earlier acknowledged.
On Friday, Trump declared he would ask the DOJ to investigate connections between Epstein and Democratic figures, including prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, Trump also referred to the “Epstein hoax” as a “scam”.
Other Updates from the Day
- Trump stated he would take legal action against the BBC, even after an apology from the network. He said the legal case could seek between a billion and $5bn.
- Jeffrey Epstein allegedly guided Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to support Trump’s policies. Communications released show his involvement in advising Bannon.
- US military are planning for a divided Gaza, with a secure area under joint military oversight and a restricted section left in ruins.
- Georgia prosecutor have revived the sole ongoing legal case against Trump after appointing a replacement attorney.
- The President reversed trade measures by reducing taxes on food imports like various food items to combat inflation concerns.
- US and Switzerland concluded a trade agreement to lower import taxes on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.
Additional developments featured appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an antisemitism watchdog, and a court approval for a resolution in the OxyContin case.
