President Donald Trump on Thursday instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The DOJ is expected to file the motion in court on Friday, pending judicial approval.
“Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!”
Shortly after Trump’s statement, Bondi responded on X saying:
“President Trump—we are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts.”
Background
The move comes after The Wall Street Journal published a story claiming that Trump sent Epstein a birthday letter in 2003. The letter allegedly included a suggestive drawing and personal message. Trump denied writing the letter and said the story was fabricated.
“This is not me. I never wrote a picture in my life,” he told the Journal.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that the outlet did not provide the original letter and called the report false.
The situation follows a DOJ memo released earlier this month stating that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and that the agency was not in possession of an incriminating ‘client list.’
Reactions and Confusion
The DOJ’s conclusions sparked renewed debate over Epstein’s death and the status of records. Some administration officials said no further records exist, while others suggested the issue was being exaggerated for political reasons.
Roger Stone called for the release of documents reportedly sealed under former prosecutor Maurene Comey, who was recently dismissed from her position. Stone also speculated that Epstein-related evidence may have been destroyed under the previous administration.
What’s Next
If the court grants the DOJ’s request, grand jury testimony related to the Epstein investigation could be made public. Bondi’s office has not specified which documents or names are included in the motion.
The release could clarify lingering questions about the case and address recent speculation in the media and online.
