Bondi Releases All Epstein Files, Revealing Over 300 High-Profile Names

The list includes President Trump, Obamas, Bill Gates, and other prominent figures.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the release of all Epstein files, consistent with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The letter to Congress includes a list of over 300 high-profile names, including President Donald Trump, Barack and Michelle Obama, Prince Harry, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, Kim Kardashian, and others. The files cover a wide range of Epstein-related materials, including records concerning Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, references to individuals connected to Epstein's activities, and documents tied to legal resolutions.

Why it matters

The release of the Epstein files has been highly anticipated, as it is expected to shed light on the extensive network of powerful individuals connected to Epstein's alleged sex trafficking and financial operations. The disclosure of these names could have significant political and reputational implications for those involved.

The details

According to Bondi's letter, the released files include records concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, references to individuals connected to Epstein's activities, and documents tied to civil settlements and legal resolutions. The letter states that some of the named individuals had 'extensive direct email contact with Epstein or Maxwell,' while others were mentioned in unrelated documents. The files also cover information on organizations and networks allegedly linked to Epstein's trafficking and financial operations, as well as internal DOJ emails and records addressing potential destruction or concealment of relevant material.

  • The letter was addressed to Congress on February 15, 2026.

The players

Pam Bondi

The Attorney General who announced the release of the Epstein files.

Chuck Grassley

The Republican Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Dick Durbin

The Democratic ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Jim Jordan

The Republican Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

Jamie Raskin

The Democratic ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

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What they’re saying

“In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and as described in various Department submissions to the courts of the Southern District of New York assigned to the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions and related orders, the Department released all 'records, documents, communications and investigative materials in the possession of the Department' that 'relate to' any of nine different categories.”

— Pam Bondi, Attorney General (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

The release of the Epstein files is expected to prompt further investigations and scrutiny of the individuals named in the documents.

The takeaway

The disclosure of the Epstein files, containing over 300 high-profile names, represents a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent of Epstein's alleged criminal network and the involvement of powerful individuals. The implications of this release will likely reverberate through the political and social spheres for years to come.