Her call follows a similar suggestion from former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who last week urged the administration to either appoint a special counsel or ask a court to unseal the files.

Trump calls Epstein scrutiny a "hoax," accuses critics of aiding Democrats, and says he no longer wants their support. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Laura Loomer has demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi resign after a joint FBI/DOJ report concluded Jeffrey Epstein did not keep an incriminating "client list."

Trump faces MAGA criticism over Epstein probe as DOJ denies client list, spurring political backlash and calls for full file release.

Trump faces MAGA revolt over Epstein files, risking key alliances and distracting from midterm campaign priorities. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

The president attempted to fend off criticism of his attorney general as she takes fire from conservative activists.

The Justice Department announced there is no evidence supporting conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and alleged client list. Criticism persisted from conservative figures despite Attorney General Pam Bondi's clarification on investigatory files.

Megyn Kelly duked it out with Ben Shapiro over the Epstein investigation as MAGA continues revolting against top Trump officials.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), a close ally of President Trump, on Tuesday joined calls for a special counsel to investigate the handling of files in the case involving former financier and

President Donald Trump praised his Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files Tuesday, telling reporters she "has handled it very well" and saying it's up to her whether to release any more records related to the sex trafficking investigation.