President Trump defended his attorney Pam Bondi on Saturday as leadership at the Justice Department and the FBI face turmoil over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Trump praised Bondi for doing a "fantastic job" and urged his "boys" and "gals" to stop criticizing her. "LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT!" he posted on his social media platform.
On Sunday, the president and first lady Melania Trump are attending the FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea gives the president a preview of sorts for next year’s FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. is hosting.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, from right, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen during the playing of the National Anthem at the Club World Cup final soccer match, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Trump was briefly shown with first lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the Jumbotron during the playing of the national anthem and some members of the crowd could be heard booing.
-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa
Jul 13, 2025, 3:07 PM EDT
Witkoff says he’ll meet Qataris at FIFA event Trump is attending
Trump’s Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff said he was “hopeful” on Gaza cease-fire negotiations and indicated he would be meeting with Qatari officials at the FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey that he’s attending with Trump.
Asked to confirm reports that he would meet senior Qataris on the sidelines of the event, he replied, “I’ll be meeting them” and nodded when asked if that meant today before getting into his vehicle.
Donald Trump Jr., left, and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff wait before the arrival of President Donald Trump at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, N.J., en route to attend the Club World Cup final soccer match, Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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Witkoff was spotted having conversations on the Teterboro Airport with Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, Trump’s sons-in-law Jared Kushner and Michael Boulos, and Boris Epshteyn, the president’s personal senior counsel.
-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa
Jul 13, 2025, 3:07 PM EDT
White House marks assassination anniversary
The White House marked one year after the assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania, posting on X a compilation video of his life.
Former president Donald Trump is assisted offstage during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show Inc., July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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"The bullet hit -- but by the grace of God, he stood up. Bloodied. Unbowed. And he fought harder," the White House wrote.
-ABC News’ Hannah Demissie
Jul 12, 2025, 5:57 PM EDT
Trump defends Bondi amid internal GOP tensions over Epstein probe
Trump defended Bondi in a social media post Saturday as leadership at the Justice Department and the FBI face turmoil over its handling of the Epstein probe.
Trump praised Bondi for doing a "fantastic job" and urged his "boys" and "gals" to stop criticizing her.
"We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein," Trump said, encouraging unity within the Republican party.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner and Attorney General Pam Bondi look on as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, July 8, 2025.
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"LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT!" he continued.
The Epstein files for years have been the subject of widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, Trump dismissed the controversy.
"One year ago our Country was DEAD, now it’s the 'HOTTEST' Country anywhere in the World. Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about," Trump said.
