Trump defends Attorney General Pam Bondi amid MAGA fallout over Epstein investigation controversy
President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi amid criticism from some MAGA supporters for her handling of the Epstein investigation, offering a full-throated defense in a rare public statement.

President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi amid criticism from some of his MAGA supporters over her handling of the Epstein investigation, releasing a statement that praised her work and criticized those who are attacking her. Trump said he 'totally' supports Bondi and that she is 'doing a great job'. He also took aim at critics of Bondi's investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling them 'terrible people' who are trying to undermine her efforts. The move comes as some Trump loyalists have been questioning whether Bondi has done enough to crack down on those connected to Epstein.