As of February 28, 2025, the saga surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s client list has taken a dramatic turn, with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi at the center of the storm. Yesterday, Bondi released what she dubbed “Phase 1” of the Epstein files, a collection of over 100 pages including flight logs, a redacted contact book, and an evidence list tied to the disgraced financier. However, the release fell flat for many, as it largely recycled information already in the public domain—such as Epstein’s “little black book” and flight records—without unveiling the long-rumored list of high-profile clients allegedly linked to his crimes. Public frustration erupted on X, with figures like Rep. Anna Paulina Luna decrying the lack of new revelations, calling it a “complete disappointment” and fueling speculation that the full scope of Epstein’s network remains buried.
 

The plot thickened when Bondi, in a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday, accused the FBI’s New York field office of withholding thousands of pages of documents related to Epstein’s investigation and indictment. She demanded the “full and complete Epstein files”—including all records, audio, and video—be delivered to her office by 8 a.m. today, February 28. As of 11:49 a.m. PST, there’s no official confirmation that the FBI met her deadline, leaving the status of those missing documents unclear. Bondi also ordered Patel to investigate why her earlier requests were ignored, hinting at internal resistance or a cover-up within the agency. Posts on X reflect a mix of skepticism and anticipation, with some users questioning whether Bondi will get the unredacted files or if this is another layer of political theater.
 

If Bondi has received the documents since this morning’s deadline, it could mark a pivotal moment in the Epstein case, potentially exposing names and details that have been shielded for years. The initial “Phase 1” release named figures like Donald Trump, who flew on Epstein’s jet in the 1990s, though no wrongdoing was implied, alongside other elites like Tony Blair and Michael Bloomberg from Epstein’s contacts. Yet, the absence of a definitive client list has intensified calls for transparency, with Bondi framing her efforts as fulfilling President Trump’s pledge to lift the veil on Epstein’s operations. Whether today’s demand yields the explosive revelations the public craves—or just more redacted disappointments—remains to be seen, but the pressure is mounting on Bondi and Patel to deliver something substantive amid growing distrust in the Justice Department’s handling of the case.