The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trump’s base.

He said “Epstein” half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files," Elon Musk replied.

According to RFI, Laura Loomer called for Trump to fire Bondi over the issue. However, on Saturday, the US president came in defence of his attorney general and suggested that the so-called "Epstein Files" were a hoax perpetrated by the Democratic Party for political gain.

The billionaire responded to Trump's Truth Social post defending U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has faced backlash from the MAGA movement over her handling of the Epstein files.

A promise to expose a corrupt elite has turned into a perceived cover up, and the powerful online influencers who helped elect Donald Trump are now in open revolt.

CNN’s David Urban explained Sunday on “State of the Union” that Republican calls for more transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein files are more “about accountability for people who may or may not” have been involved in Epstein’s activities than they are about Epstein himself.

Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a “client list,” the Justice Department acknowledged Monday as it said no more files related to the wealthy financier's sex trafficking investigation would be made public despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy

Some of the president's most fervent supporters are warning the fallout could have political consequences for Trump and Republicans.