Bondi suggested an Epstein “client list” was on her desk, then the July memo said none existed

Evidence

  • Per the NYT, in a Fox News interview on Feb 21, 2025, Pam Bondi appeared to confirm a client list — asked whether the DOJ might release the names, she said “It’s sitting on my desk right now to review.” — Source: NYT, Haberman & Swan, June 10 2026
  • Less than five months later, the July 7 memo concluded no client list existed. — Source: same

Involves

Pam Bondi · Epstein files · Department of Justice

Counter-evidence

Interpretations of what Bondi meant by “on my desk” differ (the case file generally vs. a literal list); either way both statements are on the public record.