Discussion on Epstein Files Continues
On her show, Megyn Kelly welcomed legal expert Dave Aronberg on Friday to discuss the comments made by Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the “Epstein Files.” There has been considerable skepticism about Bondi’s statements during a live television segment.
According to the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ), they found no evidence that deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein kept a “client list.” They also clarified that there was no foul play involved in his death. This has led to criticism from Republicans, who are demanding more transparency regarding the contents of the files. During their conversation, Aronberg mentioned he would extend some credit to Bondi based on a prior interview she had with Fox’s Jesse Watters.
“If there is something, I think you might get caught up in the moment when you go on Fox News and ask, ‘Hey, what’s happening here?’ And if the response is that there’s nothing going on, then, well, that probably raises a few questions,” Aronberg noted, prompting Kelly to interject.
“But Dave, you mentioned that you’re a former state attorney. You know how to handle these questions, like every other attorney general typically would,” Kelly countered. “First off, they usually don’t discuss cases on television. Secondly, if they truly have to discuss this publicly, they’ll say something like, ‘This is an ongoing investigation, and I can’t comment just yet.’
On February 26, Bondi appeared on Watters’ show, where she addressed when the public might see the much-anticipated Epstein files. She asserted that she had the “Epstein files” ready, while the public was calling for more information and transparency.
After a White House briefing on February 27, Bondi and her administration faced significant backlash when it was revealed that conservative influencers had received binders labeled “Epstein Files: Phase 1.”
“Sure, she’s breaking the mold by going on TV, but doesn’t her boss do the same?” Aronberg speculated, but Kelly quickly interrupted.
“The president can do whatever he wants, whenever he chooses,” Kelly replied. “But typically, the Attorney General—who’s supposed to be the top law enforcer—remains tight-lipped to avoid influencing the ongoing investigation.”
There are growing calls among some Republicans for Bondi to resign.
Epstein died in 2019, and questions surrounding his death persist. His brother, Mark Epstein, has raised doubts about the official narrative of suicide. In a 2019 interview, Mark stated that his brother “knew a lot about many people,” and he hired forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to look into the autopsy. Dr. Baden later suggested that the circumstances of Epstein’s death looked more like murder than suicide.
To counter speculation about Epstein’s death, the DOJ released over 10 hours of surveillance footage. However, there are concerns about missing footage, which Bondi explained was due to the nature of the cameras at the metropolitan correctional center, which reset nightly.
While the FBI and DOJ assert that Epstein did not maintain a “client list,” Bondi has frequently pointed to “flight logs” and “names” in the files. Some critics believe her comments are inappropriate, alleging that she’s merely seeking attention.
