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Pam "Barbie" Bondi has been caught ordering the FBI months ago to find and scrub Epstein files of all mentions of DONALD J. TRUMP! Up to 1,000 agents were assigned to help review & flag 100,000 documents.

There is no credible evidence that Pam Bondi ordered the FBI to scrub Epstein files of all mentions of Donald Trump or that up to 1,000 agents were assigned to review and flag 100,000 documents for this purpose.

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Verified July 19, 2025
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The claim asserts that Pam 'Barbie' Bondi directed the FBI months ago to find and remove all mentions of Donald J. Trump from Jeffrey Epstein files, involving up to 1,000 agents reviewing 100,000 documents. This is a multi-part claim involving Bondi's alleged order, the scale of FBI involvement, and the specific targeting of Trump-related content.

Available credible sources do not support any part of this claim. The only related information found is that Pam Bondi once stated she had a Jeffrey Epstein client list, but the Department of Justice later clarified that no such list exists.deadline.comdeadline.comWhite House Press Secretary Tries To Explain Why Pam Bondi Once Said She Had... There is no evidence from official or reputable investigative reports that Bondi ordered any FBI action to scrub files or that such a large-scale operation took place targeting Trump mentions.

The claim appears to be based on unsubstantiated rumors or misinformation without corroboration from authoritative sources. Given the lack of evidence and the serious nature of the accusation, it should be regarded as false.

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White House Press Secretary Tries To Explain Why Pam Bondi Once Said She Had...

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