Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to possess Jeffrey Epstein's "client list," sparking controversy and conspiracy theories. The DOJ and FBI refuted the existence of such a list after an exhaustive investigation. The White House deflected questions about Bondi's claims, referring inquiries back to her.

Bondi publicly promoted the idea that she would release the Epstein files and the list to the public | Opinion

Bondi failed to remember her place in the world and Trump's default to personal gain over public good. She should have realized that her "findings" in the Epstein case would end up being whatever Trump wanted. And the safe course for her would be to tamp down prosecutorial expectations, not heighten them.