Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

AOC Accuses Trump of Epstein Cover-Up Amid FBI Tensions

7/12/2025

33 6

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the Trump administration for its mishandling of the Epstein Files, hinting at Trump's potential involvement in obstructing their release. She raised alarms about altered surveillance footage from Epstein's jail cell. In a parallel crisis, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino contemplates resignation as tensions with the Justice Department escalate over transparency in the Epstein investigation.

1 of 1

Story summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the Trump administration for its mishandling of the Epstein Files, hinting at Trump's potential involvement in obstructing their release. She raised alarms about altered surveillance footage from Epstein's jail cell. In a parallel crisis, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino contemplates resignation as tensions with the Justice Department escalate over transparency in the Epstein investigation.