House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to publicly clarify her past comments about Jeffrey Epstein’s case, signaling a rare break from President Trump, who continues to defend Bondi and downplay the controversy, The Hill reported.

Johnson tasked Bondi with addressing lingering questions about her past remarks concerning the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, amid mounting pressure from conservatives and persistent backlash over the Department of Justice’s recent decision to end further disclosures in the case.

“She needs to come forward and explain that to everybody,” Johnson said during an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson.

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