Bondi stressed that appearing in the files does not imply wrongdoing. Names show up in a wide range of contexts, from casual mentions in emails to indirect references in documents or media clippings. “Being named does not mean a person was involved in any criminal activity,” she said, adding that records were not withheld simply to protect reputations or avoid political discomfort.
The list of public figures referenced is vast, including former President Donald Trump, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, former President Barack Obama, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen and Kim Kardashian were also named, along with historical figures and even people who passed away years before Epstein’s crimes were uncovered—highlighting how broad and often misleading raw lists can be without proper context.
