The Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI recently released a memo concluding that no evidence supports the existence of a “client list” maintained by Jeffrey Epstein for blackmail or criminal purposes, while also reaffirming his 2019 death as a suicide.
The memo, obtained by Axios, states that investigators found no basis to pursue charges against uncharged third parties, effectively closing the Epstein investigation. This announcement has sparked significant criticism, particularly from conservative figures and Trump supporters, who view it as contradicting earlier promises of transparency. Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously claimed in February 2025 that an Epstein “client list” was on her desk for review, a statement now questioned as the DOJ denies such a list exists.
Critics, including right-wing influencers such as Robby Starbuck and Laura Loomer, have accused Bondi of misleading the public, with some suggesting that the timing of the memo’s release during the July 4th weekend was intended to minimize attention. Elon Musk, a vocal critic, posted on X this morning, sarcastically noting, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” alongside a mock-up image of an “Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero.
Musk’s post reflects frustration with the lack of arrests or further accountability in the case. The memo also claims that video footage from Epstein’s Manhattan cell supports the suicide conclusion, countering conspiracy theories about his death. Public and political pressure continues, with lawmakers like Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accusing Bondi of stonewalling demands for more file releases. The DOJ’s stance has fueled skepticism, with many arguing that the absence of a client list defies the scale of Epstein’s documented network and operations.
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