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Trump Defends Bondi Amid Epstein Controversy and Conspiracy Theories

7/9/2025

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In a heated cabinet meeting, President Trump slammed a reporter for probing Attorney General Pam Bondi about Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a diversion from critical matters. Bondi defended her stance, denying any knowledge of Epstein's connections to intelligence and addressing the absence of prison footage. Meanwhile, MAGA supporters continued to doubt the DOJ's conclusions, stoking conspiracy theories.

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In a heated cabinet meeting, President Trump slammed a reporter for probing Attorney General Pam Bondi about Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a diversion from critical matters. Bondi defended her stance, denying any knowledge of Epstein's connections to intelligence and addressing the absence of prison footage. Meanwhile, MAGA supporters continued to doubt the DOJ's conclusions, stoking conspiracy theories.