Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice plans to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, including flight logs and names of individuals connected to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure follows increasing calls from lawmakers and the public for transparency regarding Epstein's associates.
"I think tomorrow, Jesse, breaking news right now... you're going to see some Epstein information being released by my office," Bondi told Fox News host Jesse Watters on Wednesday. She noted that the files contain extensive records, including flight logs and names, while emphasizing that more than 250 victims' identities would need to be protected.
"It's pretty sick what that man did," Bondi stated. She also confirmed that Epstein's alleged "client list" has been under review by her office. "It's sitting on my desk right now to review," she said, referencing a directive from President Trump to assess classified materials of public interest.
The upcoming release follows a wave of bipartisan demands for greater transparency regarding Epstein's network and associates. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) earlier this week urged Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to disclose flight logs from Epstein's private jet and helicopter.
"Since Mr. Epstein's death in 2019, there is still much about this tragic case that is not known-including the names of his associates that are listed in the flight logs of his private jet and in Ghislaine Maxwell's 'little black book,'" Blackburn wrote in a letter.
Calls for disclosure have also extended beyond Epstein's case. Blackburn, alongside other congressional Republicans, has requested the declassification of various government records, including documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Department of Justice has previously released some records on Epstein, but key details, particularly regarding his associates, have not been made public. The financier, who was known for his social connections with high-profile individuals, died in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Bondi's announcement comes amid broader efforts to enhance government transparency. Earlier this month, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) established a task force aimed at determining the release of classified federal documents. Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, assigned to lead the initiative, has been vocal in pressuring Bondi to release the Epstein files.
"Reaching out on X because we can't seem to get a response from the AG," Luna tweeted Tuesday, addressing Bondi directly. "@AGPamBondi what is the status of the documents? These documents were ordered to be declassified."
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert echoed the demand, posting on social media, "Today would be a great day for @AGPamBondi to release the Epstein Files. The truth will set us free!"
President Trump, during his campaign, indicated support for declassifying certain federal records, including those tied to Epstein. Following his inauguration, he signed an executive order mandating government agencies to outline plans for increasing transparency in classified materials.
Luna's investigative unit has also pledged to examine other high-profile issues, including the September 11 terrorist attacks, the origins of Covid-19, and alleged government knowledge of UFOs. The task force has issued multiple requests to top U.S. security and intelligence officials, with one directed to Bondi, seeking clarification on what Epstein-related records remain classified.
