Under mounting pressure over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, US President Donald Trump on Friday demanded the release of grand jury transcripts related to the case. He wrote on Truth Social, “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval.” Trump described the case as a “SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats” and insisted it “should end, right now!”

Pam Bondi Responds Quickly

Shortly after Trump’s statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi responded, “President Trump — we are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts.” Her statement confirmed the administration’s intent to pursue the release of the confidential documents, pending court approval.

Trump Denies Writing Controversial Epstein Letter

This announcement came just hours after Trump strongly criticised The Wall Street Journal. He threatened legal action against the newspaper over its report about an alleged birthday letter sent by him to Epstein in 2003. According to the Journal, the letter contained “raunchy” content, including a drawing of a naked woman with Trump’s first name “Donald” allegedly scribbled “below her waist, mimicking pubic hair.” The letter ended with, “Happy Birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump denied writing the note and slammed the story as “fake.”

MAGA Supporters Turn Frustrated

Meanwhile, many of Trump’s core supporters – known as the MAGA base – expressed anger over the slow release of Epstein-related information. In protest, some supporters were seen burning their iconic red caps in viral videos online. Others criticised Trump’s administration for not releasing Epstein’s so-called ‘client list.’

Bondi Previously Claimed To Have Client List

In February, Pam Bondi revealed that Epstein’s client list was ready for her review. She said, “The list of Epstein’s clients was sitting on my desk right now to review it.” Trump had earlier promised to disclose names linked to Epstein’s trafficking network during his campaign.

Public Doubts Government’s Truthfulness

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll highlighted public distrust. The survey found that 69% of Americans believe the government is hiding important details about Epstein’s clients. Only 6% believed officials were being transparent, while about 25% said they were unsure.

Epstein’s Death Still Raises Questions

Epstein, a financier accused of running a sex trafficking ring involving powerful elites, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial in a New York jail. His death during Trump’s first term sparked widespread conspiracy theories and demands for justice.