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Jul 18, 2025 President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek release of Epstein grand jury testimony Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order showed the president intervening directly in a politically charged justice matter to manage pressure over transparency.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony — In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release testimony from the Epstein grand jury.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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Jul 16, 2025 President Trump declined to support a special counsel for the Epstein case Corroborated Power and Authority
Refusing an outside prosecutor kept control of a politically sensitive matter inside the executive branch, limiting an independent check.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump declines special counsel for Epstein case — Press Secretary Leavitt stated that President Trump would not recommend appointing a special prosecutor for the Epstein case, despite calls from some Republicans for transparency.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 26 – 2025-07-12–2025-07-18
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