Jesse Watters Presses Todd Blanche on Handling of the Epstein Files as DOJ Leadership Changes [WATCH]

The exchange comes as Blanche prepares to assume the role of acting attorney general following President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Pam Bondi from the position.

The transition marks a shift in leadership at the Department of Justice amid continued scrutiny surrounding the Epstein case.

Jesse Watters to Acting AG Todd Blanche: “I’m Not Sure You Totally Get What People Feel About” The Epstein Fileshttps://t.co/0IXbE0jjmA

— RCP Video (@rcpvideo) April 3, 2026

During the interview, Watters asked Blanche directly whether he believed Bondi had mishandled the Epstein files. Blanche responded by emphasizing that he had not heard the president link Bondi’s removal to the issue.

Here’s What They’re Not Telling You About Your Retirement

“First of all, I have never heard President Trump say that the Attorney General was, that anything that happened to her had anything to do with the Epstein files. So look, the Epstein files has been a saga that’s lasted for the entire for the past year,” Blanche said.

He pointed to actions taken by the administration following the passage of legislation aimed at increasing transparency.

“And what happened when the president signed the Transparency Act is that the Department of Justice has now released all the files, with respect to the Epstein saga,” Blanche added.

Blanche also described efforts by the Department of Justice to provide access to lawmakers seeking information about the case.

This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year

He said both he and Bondi had appeared voluntarily before Congress to answer questions and offer access to documents.

“The Attorney General Bondi and I appeared in front of Congress voluntarily a couple weeks ago to answer any questions they had. We have made every single congressman and senator available to come and see any document, redacted [and] unredacted, that they want,” Blanche said.

He added that the issue should not continue to define the department moving forward.

“And so I think that to the extent that the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,” he said.

EPSTEIN FILES HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH PAM BONDI DEPARTURE — Acting AG Todd Blanche on Pam Bondi

‘DOJ released ALL FILES… AG Bondi & I appeared in Congress’ — EVERYTHING WAS SHOWN

‘EPSTEIN FILES SHOULD NOT BE A PART OF ANYTHING GOING FORWARD’

Case closed? https://t.co/ZClkqwioKa pic.twitter.com/YJn73pfHb2

— RT (@RT_com) April 3, 2026

Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files had drawn criticism over several months.

In February 2025, she stated that she had Epstein’s client list on her desk and later distributed binders containing materials described as largely repetitive to conservative influencers at the White House.

Questions surrounding the case intensified in July when a Department of Justice memo stated that no client list existed and concluded that Epstein’s death was a suicide.

Later in the year, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, prompting the Justice Department to begin releasing documents to the public.

The issue also became a point of attention in communications from the president. Trump previously questioned Bondi on Truth Social regarding the pace of investigations involving former FBI Director James Comey, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Reports have also indicated that Trump had expressed frustration with Bondi’s leadership, describing her privately as a “weak and ineffective enforcer.”

The discussion between Watters and Blanche reflects continued interest in how the Justice Department has handled the Epstein matter, even as new leadership prepares to take over the agency.

Warning: Account balances and purchasing power no longer tell the same story. Know in 2 minutes if your retirement is working for you.

The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LifeZette. Contact us for guidelines on submitting your own commentary.