Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Former US President Donald Trump has defended the actions of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi has faced criticism for allegedly withholding information about Epstein's plea deal in 2008, which allowed the sex offender to serve a relatively lenient sentence. Trump, who has had previous connections with Epstein, has stated that Bondi "did a great job" and that the criticisms against her are "totally unsubstantiated." He argued that Bondi was not involved in the original plea deal negotiations and that she had fought to get Epstein's sentence increased. The article notes that Bondi's handling of the Epstein case has been a subject of controversy, with concerns raised about whether she adequately protected the victims and pursued justice. However, Trump's defense of Bondi suggests that he believes she acted appropriately in her role as Florida's Attorney General.