Attorney General Pam Bondi has declared that her office is prepared to take legal action to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, just hours after a bombshell Wall Street Journal report revealed previously undisclosed ties between former President Donald Trump and the disgraced financier.
Bondi made the announcement Thursday night via a post on X (formerly Twitter), directly addressing Trump in her message. “President Trump—we are ready to move the court (sic) tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts,” Bondi wrote.
Her statement marks a significant development in the long-running controversy surrounding Epstein’s network and the powerful individuals who may have had connections to him. While grand jury materials are typically sealed under strict legal protections, Bondi’s declaration signals her willingness to challenge that norm in pursuit of transparency.
The timing of Bondi’s post is critical. It came shortly after The Wall Street Journal published a sweeping investigative report alleging new and previously hidden links between Trump and Epstein. Though details of those connections have not been fully disclosed, the report has already sparked a media firestorm and renewed public interest in the case.
Trump, for his part, responded swiftly—and angrily. Taking to his platform, Truth Social, the former president lashed out at the Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, threatening legal action over what he characterized as defamatory reporting. “Fake news,” Trump wrote, according to screenshots of the post circulating online.
“I will be suing the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. They will pay dearly for their lies.” Bondi’s announcement could place additional pressure on Trump, who has faced increasing scrutiny over his administration’s decision not to release the so-called “Epstein files,” despite campaign promises to do so.
The Epstein case has remained a source of intense public fascination and speculation, particularly surrounding the alleged “client list” and high-profile figures who may have been involved in Epstein’s activities. While no definitive list has ever been produced, calls for transparency have intensified, especially following Epstein’s death in 2019 and subsequent investigations into his associates.
Bondi’s post suggests she may be prepared to take the lead in seeking public disclosure of potentially damning material. Whether Trump will support such a move remains to be seen. But as pressure mounts—from political allies and critics alike—the former president may soon have to address the legal and political fallout head-on.