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This past Friday, Pam Bondi designated Jay Clayton to lead an inquiry into opponents of the President and their connections with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came just after the president instructed her to launch the probe.

In a statement, Bondi commended Clayton as “a highly skilled and reliable legal expert”. The official added, “This case will be addressed with speed and honesty to ensure public transparency.”

This development contrasts with a recent memorandum from federal authorities which stated that the Epstein files did not warrant additional investigations. As per the document, investigators “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties”

The President Calls for Focus on Democrats in the Epstein Matter

This news comes as growing pressure from Trump on congressional Republicans to block the full release of files concerning Epstein before an upcoming House vote next week. Several lawmakers are expected to support the release.

Recently released emails from Epstein have brought attention to the president’s previous connections with the convicted criminal, revealing information that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on.

On Friday, the President declared he would direct the DOJ to examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, including prominent individuals such as Clinton, Summers, and Hoffman. Paradoxically, he also referred to the “Epstein situation” as a “deception”.

Additional Updates from the Day

• The President announced he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, even after a formal apology from the media outlet. He claimed the legal case could seek billions in damages.
• Epstein reportedly guided Steve Bannon during a 2018 media campaign to defend Trump’s policies. Text messages made public show his role in advising Bannon.
• American forces are developing plans for a partitioned Gaza, with a “green zone” under international and Israeli control and a “red zone” left in ruins.
• Georgia prosecutor have revived the sole ongoing legal case against Trump after naming a replacement attorney.
• Trump changed tariff policy by reducing taxes on imported goods like various food items to combat inflation concerns.
• The two nations reached a deal to reduce import taxes on Swiss goods from a significant decrease.

Additional developments included appeals to protect national parks, objections of an monitoring group, and a judge’s decision for a settlement in the Purdue Pharma case.