He has denied all the allegations, but they sunk his chances of becoming attorney general.

“Today would be a great day for @AGPamBondi to release the Epstein Files.

The truth will set us free!”

Pam Bondi speaking in a pinstripe suit

“@AGPamBondi We saw over the weekend you are reviewing all files from JFK to Epstein!

We are ALL anticipating their release!

When will they be declassified and available to the public?”

Pam Bondi smiling

Everyone knows thatTrump has a delicate egoand does not take kindly to criticism.

His chosen AG has drawn plenty of it to his administration with the Epstein files.

Popular right-wing YouTuber Jeremy Hambly took to X to directly accuse Bondi of withholding information.

Pam Bondi looking perplexed

“She already KNEW what was in the binders.

She lied to the American People.

She should Resign,” hewrote.

Pam Bondi speaking with Donald Trump

Right-wing commentator Liz Wheeler also told her followers that the files contained no new information.

“There is one person who takes the blame for what happened today.

It’s @PamBondi.

Pam Bondi looking serious

I think she should resign,” shewrote, calling the attorney general “a total liar.”

When asked about the Epstein files, though, he wavered.

Sources indicated toABC Newsthat the AG thought handing them out would be a fun surprise.

Pam Bondi speaking passionately

Instead, it turned into a media tempest not exactly what she was going for.

And that he counts our efforts as the reason he won."

Any notion to the contrary is completely false."

This claim did not exactly instill confidence in her abilities.