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Trump Backs FBI Leaders Amid Epstein Investigation Criticism

7/10/2025

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Amid mounting criticism, President Trump lauded FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino for their leadership, despite the agency's failure to unveil new details on Jeffrey Epstein. The FBI's assertion that no client list exists has fueled skepticism, with critics like Tom Fitton questioning the Justice Department's commitment to transparency and accountability.

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Amid mounting criticism, President Trump lauded FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino for their leadership, despite the agency's failure to unveil new details on Jeffrey Epstein. The FBI's assertion that no client list exists has fueled skepticism, with critics like Tom Fitton questioning the Justice Department's commitment to transparency and accountability.