Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said there is no evidence that former President Donald Trump committed a crime connected to Jeffrey Epstein, pushing back against renewed speculation surrounding the long-running federal investigation.
Bondi made the remarks during a televised appearance, where she addressed questions about Trump’s past social ties to Epstein and the broader controversy that continues to swirl around unsealed documents tied to the disgraced financier.
“There is no evidence of any criminal wrongdoing by Donald Trump in the Epstein case,” Bondi said, adding that public assumptions should not replace verified findings from investigators.
Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors, died in custody later that year while awaiting trial. His death was ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner, though it sparked years of conspiracy theories and political finger-pointing.
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York detailed the charges against Epstein in a formal indictment that accused him of operating a sex trafficking scheme spanning years. According to the official announcement published by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Epstein allegedly recruited underage girls and paid them for sexual acts.
Trump has previously acknowledged knowing Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s, a relationship documented in photographs and media reports from that era. However, Trump has repeatedly denied involvement in any criminal conduct tied to Epstein’s activities and has stated that he cut ties with Epstein years before his arrest.
Bondi emphasized that appearing in contact lists, photographs, or flight logs does not in itself indicate criminal wrongdoing. Legal experts often echo that sentiment, noting that high-profile individuals can appear in investigative materials for a wide range of reasons unrelated to criminal acts.
The issue resurfaced in recent weeks after renewed discussion about unsealed Epstein-related records. Some lawmakers have called for broader transparency, while others caution that raw documents without context can fuel misinformation.
Bondi argued that public discourse surrounding the case has blurred the distinction between verified evidence and political narrative. She urged observers to rely on official findings rather than speculation amplified online.
Trump representatives have maintained that he has not been accused of criminal conduct in connection with the federal case against Epstein. Court filings and indictments have not charged Trump with any wrongdoing tied to the trafficking allegations.
The Department of Justice has repeatedly clarified the scope of the Epstein prosecution and related investigations. In an earlier review of Epstein’s death, the U.S. Department of Justice cited significant procedural failures within the jail system but found no evidence contradicting the medical examiner’s determination of suicide.
Still, Epstein’s connections to powerful individuals across politics, finance, and entertainment continue to draw scrutiny. The financier cultivated relationships with numerous high-profile figures over decades, a fact that has complicated public understanding of association versus involvement.
Critics of Trump argue that his past social proximity to Epstein merits ongoing examination, even in the absence of charges. Supporters counter that multiple investigations have not produced evidence of criminal conduct.
Bondi framed her remarks as a defense of due process, stating that legal conclusions should be based on prosecutorial findings rather than political inference. She also underscored that the federal charges against Epstein focused specifically on his conduct and network, not on broad public figures without direct evidence.
The Epstein case remains one of the most polarizing legal sagas in recent memory. Years after his arrest and death, debates over transparency, accountability, and institutional trust continue to shape public conversation.
For now, no formal indictment or court filing has accused Trump of criminal activity connected to Epstein’s trafficking case. Bondi’s statement reinforces that position, even as political and media scrutiny persists.
As additional documents become public and investigations evolve, officials stress that verified facts — not viral claims — will determine the historical record of one of the most controversial criminal cases of the last decade.