We asked, you answered: Is it time to move on from the Epstein files?

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On Feb. 11, Attorney General Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Rather than answer many of the questions directly, Bondi deflected and fired personalized criticisms at the Democratic senators questioning her, echoing President Donald Trump’s call on Feb. 3 to “move on” from the matter.

Trump is mentioned more than 38,000 times across documents released by the Justice Department on Jan. 30. Many of the files are heavily redacted—victims’ names are visible, while alleged perpetrators’ identities are blacked out.

This week, we asked readers: Is it really time to move on from the Epstein files? Here’s what they had to say…

“Not until the pedophiles are arrested and convicted!” — David Masters

“I hope the men in those files are held accountable! These people are criminals and should be prosecuted. I’m pretty cynical at this stage of life. It seems like if you’re wealthy and white in America you can get away with anything.” — Debra Cinnamon Whalen 

“I agree with most of the comments posted regarding moving on from the Epstein files. Of course we should not move on until justice has been served. Not sure if we’ll ever get to the truth when so many pages are redacted. I wonder who they’re protecting?” — Linda Williams

“Nope, not a chance. Those involved must be held accountable for their atrocious offenses. I am hoping the European leaders will disclose the lot of them! The victims deserve restitution and abusers deserve sentencing.” — Margaret Prolman

“Time to ratchet it up” — Debbie Chase

“Honestly, I think that is it an inappropriate question. It should not be a question at all. Moving on endorses rape and abuse of women and children without question. And moving on endorses lack of accountability of the perpetrators and the powers that be who are covering this up. How would you feel if it were your wife, sister,  daughter, or mother who had been subjected to this. This is a matter of law enforcement and defines every person in this country. Would you ask your sister wife, daughter, or mother just. to move on?” — Marci Smoger

“At this point I think the Trump administration is using the Epstein files as a distraction from other issues,  such as ICE’s illegal and abusive actions and the possibility of a new nuclear arms race. I would like to see public testimony with cameras from individuals like the Clintons about the Epstein crimes.” — JoAnn Carlson

“Oh hell no. We’re not moving on from this, until the pederasts and rapists who populate the file are punished. It’s so obvious at this point that Trump is protecting himself and his rich cronies from prosecution and public humiliation. More importantly, this might be the only issue that wakes some MAGA’s from their Trump-induced stupor enough to vote for democracy instead of fascism in 2026. Well, a guy can dream, right?” — Bob Weiner

“Absolutely not!  It’s time to start throwing pedophiles in jail. Every single one of them. Maybe keep them all in the Merrimack “immigration processing” facility Ayotte is planning until they can be tried for their crimes.” — Jenny Power

“This country must not move on from the Epstein Files until there is a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegations, with public trials, and enforced prison sentences for those who are found guilty. No position in the government or corporate board (past or present) should prevent anyone from being tried and properly sentenced. Survivors of sexual violence, particularly children, deserve nothing less than to face their predators in court. The depravity they have endured at the hands of these monsters is something that we have to acknowledge and address. We must know just how deeply this insidious cult of personality goes, and it must be stopped.” — Kate Sprague

“It definitely is NOT time to move on from the Epstein Files—30 years of coverup by prominent men, lawyers, politicians, princes, those who knew the sex trafficking was happening and NEVER bothered to reveal the crimes committed to law enforcement.” — Kay Campbell

“Absolutely not. Were this a Democratic president the Republicans would be up in arms screaming for consequences. When Obama wore a tan suit they lost their collective tiny minds. However, since most of Trump’s cabinet is also named in the files along with senior senators like Lindsay Graham, they are too terrified of their dear leader to do anything at all. Everything being done – interfering with voting rights, murdering citizens, kidnaping children, building concentration camps is all part of the Heritage Foundation’s plan to turn this country into a white dictatorship.” — Joyce Hurd

“No. Trump made campaign promises (and pledged) to declassify the Epstein files in order to restore public trust. That promise/pledge became LAW and he still hasn’t complied. Enough with the redactions and distractions! Release everything already!” — Joan B 

“No, the American public needs to see the names of the people of wealth and power that spent time with Epstein.” — William Ground