AG Bondi says there's no change to her position on Epstein after Trump suggests she could release more files
'Today our memo speaks for itself, and we will get back to you about anything else,' Bondi told reporters Tuesday, responding to questions about President Donald Trump's earlier comment that Bondi should release 'whatever she thinks is credible.'
Her comments came during a press conference at the Drug Enforcement Agency, highlighting law enforcement seizures of 64,000 pounds of methamphetamines — including those in pill form — in drug busts since January, including several that happened over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Though the surge in drugs like meth-laced pills is a national threat — and drug cases are of particular importance to the attorney general — it was not enough to divert attention from the Epstein controversy.
That was evident during the event Tuesday, as reporters repeatedly asked about additional disclosures, as well as her relationship with FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Bondi repeatedly said she would not answer questions on the matter.
Bondi said that she, Patel and Bongino are 'all committed' to 'fighting as a team' to accomplish Trump administration priorities like reducing violent crime.
'I'm going to be here as long as the president wants me here, and I believe he's made that crystal clear it's four years,' Bondi said of the drama and subsequent calls for her resignation.
'Well, three and a half now, right?' she said.
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