Government Accountability

Justice Department Under Pressure: Trump Pushes Epstein Probe to Target Political Rivals

By Economics Desk | November 15, 2025

President Trump’s demand for a Justice Department probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with Democrats, including Bill Clinton, raises concerns about politicization of federal law enforcement and the erosion of prosecutorial independence.

In a striking development that underscores the growing politicization of the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to prominent political foes — most notably former President Bill Clinton.Bondi announced Friday that Jay Clayton, Manhattan's U.S. Attorney and former SEC chairman during Trump's first term, will lead this high-profile probe. This move came swiftly after congressional Republicans unleashed nearly 23,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate while House Democrats seized on emails referencing Trump.Is Justice Being Weaponized Against Political Enemies?Trump’s call for an investigation...

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