Clock Is Ticking on Release of Epstein Files After Trump Signs Bill — Weissmann Says Pam Bondi 'Notably Silent'

With President Trump signing the bill that requires disclosure, the deadline for releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files now looms. Alicia Menendez explains that while the law sets the mechanism in motion, the exact timetable for disclosure remains unclear and the administration could still seek to withhold portions of the records.

Menendez spoke with legal analyst Andrew Weissmann and opinion writer Mara Gay to assess what to expect and what questions remain. Weissmann pointed out that Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general who has been tied to Epstein-related matters in public reporting, has been "notably silent" about whether the files contain information related to Donald Trump.

What to watch for

The conversation highlighted several open issues: whether the executive branch will assert any privileges to redact or withhold documents, how quickly agencies will process and release records, and what the files might reveal about high-profile figures linked to Epstein’s network. Legal experts say the process could include negotiations, litigation, or administrative delays before full disclosure.

Andrew Weissmann: "Pam Bondi has been notably silent on Trump-related questions in the files," a point that raises fresh interest in what the records may show.

Observers and advocates for transparency are watching the coming weeks closely. Even with the bill signed into law, the path to a public release may be complicated, and the final contents of the files — including any redactions — will determine how revealing the disclosures prove to be.