Trump Orders Bondi to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Amid Transparency Push

In a bold move late Thursday, President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to push for the release of grand jury transcripts related to the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case. While the exact timeline for public disclosure remains uncertain, the Justice Department is gearing up to request a judge’s approval to unseal the documents as early as Friday.

This decision comes amid intense scrutiny of the Trump administration, following a joint DOJ-FBI memo that dismissed long-standing rumors of Epstein blackmailing powerful figures or maintaining a secret client list. The memo’s findings have sparked frustration among some of Trump’s supporters, who are demanding greater transparency. Whispers of internal discord have surfaced, with speculation that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino might be considering stepping down over the issue, though no official word has come from him.

Trump, never one to shy away from a fight, has dismissed the criticism as a "hoax" orchestrated by Democrats. In a fiery Truth Social post on Friday morning, he challenged the narrative, asking why Democrats—who held control of the files during their tenure—didn’t uncover any so-called ‘smoking gun’ if one truly existed. His frustration is palpable, and he’s doubling down on his stance that this is nothing more than political theater.

Attorney General Bondi, a long-time advocate for releasing Epstein-related files, echoed Trump’s urgency. She confirmed her team is prepared to move swiftly, stating they are "ready to move the court tomorrow" to unseal the transcripts. Trump himself reinforced this directive on Truth Social, emphasizing that all "pertinent" testimony should be made public, subject to court approval, to put an end to what he calls a Democratic "scam."

The Epstein saga continues to captivate and divide, with the disgraced financier’s death in federal custody in 2019—while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges—still fueling speculation and distrust. Earlier this year, a batch of Epstein files was released, but they offered no new bombshells, leaving many questions unanswered. As Trump defends Bondi’s handling of the situation, the pressure is on to deliver the transparency so many are clamoring for.