🔗 Share this article Attorney General Announces Probe into Trump Rivals and Jeffrey Epstein Links On Friday, Pam Bondi designated interim US attorney Jay Clayton to head an probe into opponents of the President and their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein. This move came shortly after the president instructed her to initiate the investigation. In a statement, the Attorney General highlighted Jay Clayton as “among the nation’s top prosecutors”. The official added, “The department will handle this matter promptly and thoroughly to provide clarity for citizens.” This development contrasts with a recent memorandum from justice department officials which indicated that documents related to Epstein lacked grounds for further inquiries. According to the memo, authorities “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties” The President Demands Scrutiny of Democrats in the Epstein Matter The announcement comes as increasing demands from Trump on lawmakers to oppose the full release of files concerning Epstein ahead of an key congressional decision in the coming days. Several lawmakers are anticipated to back the disclosure. Newly public communications from Jeffrey Epstein have brought attention to Trump’s past involvement with the convicted criminal, including details that he knew more about Epstein’s conduct than he has previously let on. That same day, Trump announced he would direct the DOJ to examine Epstein’s ties with Democrats, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman. Interestingly, he also described the “Epstein hoax” as a “deception”. Other Developments from the Day The President stated he would take legal action against the British broadcaster, despite a formal apology from the network. Trump claimed the legal case could seek between a billion and $5bn. Epstein reportedly advised former Trump aide Steve Bannon during a pro-Trump effort to support the president’s agenda. Communications released detail his involvement in coaching Bannon. US military are planning for a partitioned Gaza, with a “green zone” under international and Israeli control and a restricted section unreconstructed. Georgia prosecutor have reopened the sole ongoing legal case against the President after appointing a new lead prosecutor. The President reversed trade measures by cutting duties on food imports like beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas to address inflation concerns. The two nations concluded a deal to reduce tariffs on Swiss goods from a significant decrease. Additional developments included appeals to safeguard public lands, criticism of an antisemitism watchdog, and a court approval for a resolution in the Purdue Pharma lawsuit.