Democrats walk out of heated Epstein files briefing

Democrats walked out of a briefing on Epstein files being conducted by US Attorney General Pam Bondi, signaling deep partisan tensions over how the Trump administration is handling the release of documents related to the financier's connections and activities. The walkout reflects broader Democratic concerns about the briefing process or the administration's approach to the sensitive material, which has long been a focal point of public interest and conspiracy theories. The incident underscores the polarized atmosphere in Congress over how classified or restricted Epstein-related documents should be disclosed and to whom. Democrats' departure suggests they view either the briefing itself or Bondi's stewardship of the process as inadequate or problematic, though their specific grievances were not detailed in available reporting.