By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following criticism from MAGA supporters regarding the lack of an Epstein client list release, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to defend Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump criticized those focusing on Bondi, stating that she is doing a “FANTASTIC JOB,” and instead focused on the Biden administration. Trump questioned why attention was being given to the Epstein files, emphasizing his administration’s successes and suggesting that the focus should be on investigating voter fraud and political corruption. Trump’s statement came after intense scrutiny and after he also lashed out at a reporter for asking about the Epstein files.
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Donald Trump says Bondi is doing ‘FANTASTIC JOB’, tells people to forget about Epstein files. Okay, so here’s the gist of it: Trump is basically saying, “Hey, Pam Bondi is doing a great job, and everyone should just drop the whole Epstein thing.” It’s like a command, a direct order to his followers and anyone else listening. The emphasis is on moving on, forgetting about these files, and focusing on other things. But the more he tells people to forget, the more you get the feeling there’s something really significant hiding beneath the surface.
The core of the issue is the Epstein files. These files, apparently, contain names of individuals who were associated with Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged crimes. Trump seems extremely concerned about these files, referring to them as a distraction and a product of a political conspiracy. He seems to be saying the Democrats are behind it all.
He clearly doesn’t want these files to be a topic of discussion. Why? The answer to that is the obvious one, isn’t it? He’s trying to control the narrative, keep the focus off himself, and protect his image. By praising Bondi, he’s seemingly positioning her as someone who can help him in this effort. Trump is positioning Bondi, presumably, as someone who will handle this situation, perhaps by suppressing the files or minimizing their impact.
The tone is aggressive, dismissive of anyone who brings up Epstein, and demanding. He attempts to paint the whole thing as a political hit job, a conspiracy hatched by his political opponents. He claims they were written by Obama, Clinton, and others to hurt the MAGA movement. It’s a familiar tactic: deflect, deny, and blame the other side. The urgency in his tone suggests real fear.
One interesting thing to consider is that Trump keeps bringing up the idea of a “perfect administration.” He seems to be trying to create an image of his administration as flawless, and therefore above reproach, and anyone challenging that is working for the radical left. It’s a way to create a sense of unity around him and to discredit any criticism.
His supporters, however, are likely to do exactly as he says, which is to forget about the Epstein files. The issue is that even for those not entirely on board with Trump, the fact that he is so insistent is what makes the whole situation suspicious. Trump has always been a master of controlling the media and this situation feels like an attempt to create a diversion and redirect focus.