US Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing intense pressure from lawmakers to release documents related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein without delay. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, requires the Department of Justice to unseal all relevant files within 30 days.
Despite Bondi's assurance that her department will comply with the new legislation and provide "maximum transparency," some lawmakers are skeptical about the ability to deliver on this promise. Senator Adam Schiff warned in a recent interview that Trump's signature on the bill does not guarantee the release of all documents, instead predicting more stonewalling and cover-ups.
Schiff stated that if Bondi were to delay the release of the files, it would "add fuel to the fire," further inflaming public anger. This sentiment is shared by other lawmakers, including Republican Senator Thom Tillis who explicitly warned against blanket holds on releasing documents related to Epstein's abuse.
Lawmakers from both parties are now pushing for transparency and swift action in this matter, with Rep. Ro Khanna stating that he and his Republican counterpart successfully "awakened Congress" to pass the bill, which Trump has signed into law. Representative Robert Garcia added a strong demand for the release of all documents and files related to Epstein.
The government's trove of documents on Epstein has been a source of frustration for survivors of his abuse and those seeking accountability from Trump administration officials implicated in the scandal. As lawmakers continue to pressure Bondi, it remains to be seen whether her department will deliver on its commitment to provide maximum transparency within the next 30 days.
The stakes are high as lawmakers aim to prevent any further delays or attempts by the government to stonewall the release of these documents. The question now is whether the government can live up to its promise and finally bring closure to the Epstein scandal, which has captivated public attention for years.
Despite Bondi's assurance that her department will comply with the new legislation and provide "maximum transparency," some lawmakers are skeptical about the ability to deliver on this promise. Senator Adam Schiff warned in a recent interview that Trump's signature on the bill does not guarantee the release of all documents, instead predicting more stonewalling and cover-ups.
Schiff stated that if Bondi were to delay the release of the files, it would "add fuel to the fire," further inflaming public anger. This sentiment is shared by other lawmakers, including Republican Senator Thom Tillis who explicitly warned against blanket holds on releasing documents related to Epstein's abuse.
Lawmakers from both parties are now pushing for transparency and swift action in this matter, with Rep. Ro Khanna stating that he and his Republican counterpart successfully "awakened Congress" to pass the bill, which Trump has signed into law. Representative Robert Garcia added a strong demand for the release of all documents and files related to Epstein.
The government's trove of documents on Epstein has been a source of frustration for survivors of his abuse and those seeking accountability from Trump administration officials implicated in the scandal. As lawmakers continue to pressure Bondi, it remains to be seen whether her department will deliver on its commitment to provide maximum transparency within the next 30 days.
The stakes are high as lawmakers aim to prevent any further delays or attempts by the government to stonewall the release of these documents. The question now is whether the government can live up to its promise and finally bring closure to the Epstein scandal, which has captivated public attention for years.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
. These lawmakers are right on the money when they say there should be no stonewalling going on. I mean, who do you trust - the government or us? The fact that President Trump just signed a bill into law without even reviewing it first is just crazy 
. It's like he just wanted to get this over with and move on.
. The public deserves to know what happened at Epstein's island, what Trump administration officials knew and did (or didn't do) about it, and how the whole thing was covered up.
. No more empty promises or stonewalling. It's time for accountability 
. We can't just sit around waiting for someone else to fix this mess - we need to demand answers ourselves 
... it's been like 10+ years since he was arrested and people are still fighting for answers 
... I mean i get that bondi is trying to do her job but can't she just be honest about what they got? it's not like they're hiding anything, right? 
... I'm rooting for rep khanna and garcia to keep pushing for answers 
. like, I get it, some files are sensitive but come on, it's not like they're hiding any top-secret info about aliens or something 
. Reps from both parties are getting all worked up over this, and honestly, who can blame them? survivors deserve to know the truth 
. 30 days is a pretty aggressive timeline for transparency, but at least we should see some progress soon 
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my girl pam bondi is gonna get roasted if she tries to stall on this 
i'm so here for @reprokhanna and rep robertgarcia tho, they're like total bosses for pushing for transparency 
let's hope our justice department can live up to the promise 
I'm so fed up with this whole thing... it's like, come on, guys! We're talking about a convicted sex trafficker here, Jeffrey Epstein, who got off scot-free despite his crimes against humanity. And now the government is trying to hide even more evidence? 
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. But we can't let them do that, not now, not ever.
think about all these powerful people involved - politicians, officials, and even law enforcement 
... who gets to decide what's "maximum transparency" for whom? 
is it just a bunch of empty promises, or can we actually trust that the system will work? 
Still, I hope she delivers on that promise of transparency. It's been a long time comin', and those Epstein survivors deserve justice 
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. But at the same time, can we really trust that Bondi's department is just gonna be all open and honest about everything? It feels like a classic case of "transparency vs accountability" 
on this one! it's about time we get some answers about trump's involvement in this whole epstein mess. and let's be real, senator schiff is just trying to keep the pressure on pam bondi and her department 
don't @ me. but seriously, transparency is key here - i'm talking all hands on deck, no hold barred 
. If Bondi's department can't deliver within 30 days, it's gonna look super bad for them 
I'm low-key worried this law won't actually make a difference 
. We need actual action, not just lip service from lawmakers who are already getting paid 
. And what about all those documents that'll still be withheld? The public will never know the truth 
The fact that there's already pressure from politicians is crazy - I hope Pam Bondi can keep her promise and get these docs out ASAP 
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I mean, didn't he know it was just going to stir up more trouble? 
And now lawmakers from both parties are all on the same page about transparency and accountability. It's like they're saying, "Okay, we know you guys can be tricky, but we're watching you." 