Former Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland’s deposition is slated for October 2. Robert Mueller on September 2, and James Comey on October 7. Gonzales, who served as attorney general under former President George W. Bush, has been ordered to testify on August 26.
Epstein committed suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking allegations. However, the current administration’s treatment of the matter has caused divisions in the GOP base.
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The divisions stem from a DOJ memo released in July that said, “This systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list.’ There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”
Conservative leaders such as Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer have accused the DOJ of mishandling an issue that has long been viewed as a priority among Trump’s supporters.
To settle the infighting, President Donald Trump has supported Attorney General Pam Bondi and asked her to share any “credible” material relating to Epstein.
Bondi then sent Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche down to the Florida prison where Maxwell was being held until recently for a meeting with her and her counsel. Continue reading…