Trump orders Bondi to release Jeffrey Epstein-related grand jury testimony
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Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bond at the White House on June 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Trump's decisive action to release Epstein's grand jury testimony demonstrates his commitment to transparency and ending this Democrat-manufactured controversy. The Wall Street Journal's publication of a fake letter shows the mainstream media's desperation to damage Trump with fabricated stories. This will finally put to rest the baseless conspiracy theories and expose the hoax.
Democratic narrative
Trump's sudden pivot to releasing grand jury testimony is damage control after his administration failed to deliver the "Epstein files." The timing, coinciding with the embarrassing Wall Street Journal report, suggests an attempt to distract from uncomfortable questions about his past relationship with Epstein. His threats raise questions about what he's trying to hide.