FACT CHECK #JMQS5POB

WHAT WE FOUND

On July 12, 2025, President Donald Trump used social media to defend Attorney General Pam Bondi following a backlash from his supporters regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files 1012. Multiple high-credibility sources confirm that Trump urged his followers, specifically Team MAGA, to not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein 1356. Trump praised Bondi’s work as FANTASTIC while dismissing the intense criticism from his base as falling for a hoax 67. This public defense occurred on his Truth Social platform, where he faced a significant negative reaction or ratio for the first time 12. The controversy centered on a Justice Department and FBI statement regarding evidence in the Epstein investigation 911.

SOURCES

1. 1 · kfoxtv.comACADEMIC
   Trump defends AG Pam Bondi and urges MAGA 'not to waste time ...

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2. 2 · snopes.comFACT-CHECKER
   Fact Checks Archive | Snopes.com

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3. 3 · cbs4local.comACADEMIC
   Trump defends AG Pam Bondi and urges MAGA 'not to waste time ...

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4. 4 · politifact.comFACT-CHECKER
   Latest Fact-checks on Pam Bondi - PolitiFact

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5. 5 · katu.comACADEMIC
   Trump defends AG Pam Bondi and urges MAGA 'not to waste time ...

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6. 6 · abcnews4.comACADEMIC
   Trump defends AG Pam Bondi and urges MAGA 'not to waste time ...

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7. 7 · apnews.comNEWS
   Trump slams supporters for falling for Epstein 'hoax' - AP News

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8. 8 · npr.orgNEWS
   Trump faces MAGA backlash after saying to move on from Epstein files

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9. 9 · cbsnews.comWEB
   Trump posts message of support for Bondi amid Epstein probe fallout

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10. 10 · usnews.comWEB
    Trump Defends Bondi Amid Backlash Over Epstein Files

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11. 11 · timesofisrael.comWEB
    Trump defends AG Bondi amid MAGA backlash over Epstein files

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12. 12 · newsweek.comWEB
    Trump Gets 'Ratioed' on Truth Social for First Time Amid Epstein ...

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