A recent poll has revealed that an overwhelming 96% of Americans are calling for Congress to issue public subpoenas to prominent figures, including former Attorneys General Bill Barr, Merrick Garland, Alex Acosta, current Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino, and former President Donald Trump, to testify under oath about the Jeffrey Epstein files. The poll, which has sparked widespread discussion on platforms like X, reflects growing public frustration over the handling of the Epstein case and a perceived lack of transparency surrounding the disgraced financier’s activities and death.
The Epstein case has long been a lightning rod for controversy, with conspiracy theories and public distrust fueled by the financier’s connections to powerful individuals and his 2019 death, officially ruled a suicide. The recent Justice Department and FBI memo, which concluded that no “client list” exists and that no further disclosures are warranted, has intensified scrutiny. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who in February 2025 claimed Epstein’s files were “on my desk,” faced backlash after the memo contradicted expectations of explosive revelations. This has led to public outrage, with many questioning whether critical information is being withheld.
The poll’s findings highlight a bipartisan demand for accountability, as Americans seek clarity on the roles these figures may have played in the Epstein investigation. Bill Barr and Merrick Garland, who served as Attorneys General under different administrations, have been linked to decisions about the case’s handling, while Alex Acosta’s 2008 plea deal with Epstein has long been criticized. Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino, all Trump appointees, have faced accusations of mishandling the recent review, with Bongino reportedly considering resignation after clashing with Bondi. Donald Trump’s inclusion stems from his past association with Epstein, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
On X, posts have amplified the poll, with users expressing distrust in the Justice Department and FBI. Some, like @HalfwayPost, have shared the poll’s results to underscore public sentiment, while others have called for immediate congressional action. Representative Jamie Raskin has echoed this sentiment, urging House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to subpoena these officials to address the “spinning out of control” narrative around the Epstein files. Raskin’s call reflects concerns that the lack of transparency has damaged public trust and fueled conspiracy theories.
The demand for sworn testimony underscores a broader desire for closure in a case that has lingered in the public consciousness for years. Critics argue that the absence of a rumored “client list” and the controversy over a surveillance video with a missing minute have only deepened suspicions of a cover-up. While Trump has defended Bondi and urged his base to move on, the poll suggests that the issue remains a significant concern for Americans across political lines. Whether Congress will act on this public sentiment remains uncertain, but the call for accountability is louder than ever.
