• House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday called for Attorney General Pam Bondi to publicly clarify her comments about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, deepening a rift within the Trump administration over the handling of the scandal and mounting pressure for transparency from within the GOP base.

WASHINGTON, DC (TDR) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to “come forward and explain” her statements regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, signaling a rare departure from President Trump’s current position and placing further pressure on the administration to release key documents.

In an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, the speaker acknowledged growing grassroots frustration about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein scandal, calling it a “pain point” for Americans who feel misled by their government.

“We should put everything out there and let the people decide,” Johnson said. “Pam Bondi… she needs to come forward and explain that to everybody.”

Calls for accountability within MAGA

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Johnson’s remarks came in response to a question about whether he would support efforts by GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Anna Paulina Luna to subpoena the DOJ for records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Though Johnson clarified that he hasn’t spoken to Greene or Luna directly, he emphasized a need for “intellectual consistency” and “transparency,” aligning with growing calls from within the MAGA movement for the release of Epstein’s known associates and case files.

“It’s a very delicate subject,” Johnson said, “but we need to get this thing resolved so that the DOJ can focus on the major priorities like violent crime, election integrity, and going after ActBlue.”

Bondi under scrutiny

The renewed focus on Attorney General Pam Bondi stems from a Fox News appearance earlier this year in which she suggested that Epstein-related documents were “on her desk.” However, a recent DOJ memo concluded there was no “client list” and no evidence of foul play in Epstein’s 2019 death—findings that have fueled backlash from conservatives demanding answers.

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President Trump, for his part, has remained firmly in Bondi’s corner.

“What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, accusing critics of undermining a “PERFECT Administration” over a “guy who never dies.”

Trump has also suggested that the Epstein scandal was “made up by Barack Obama,” calling renewed interest in the files politically motivated.

A widening gap on disclosure

The divide between Johnson and Trump underscores broader tension within the GOP, where some lawmakers and influencers, including Candace Owens, have questioned the administration’s refusal to disclose more information on Epstein’s associates.

As trust in public institutions remains strained, Johnson’s decision to publicly call on Bondi to clarify her role could signal a slow but meaningful shift toward accountability—even at the risk of intra-party friction.

“I like Pam,” Johnson added. “But we need clarity. We need to move on with the things the president is most concerned about.”

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