During certain periods between September 1, 2020 and August 8, 2022, up to 55% of the funds moving through Tornado Cash were gained through criminal activity, according to Special Agent Joel DeCapua.
Daniel Elie Bouaziz was sentenced to prison for money laundering after his Palm Beach gallery sold forgeries of famous artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Banksy, aided by fake documents.
I've long been of the view that politically sensitive investigations like this should not reside within the Justice Department and FBI. I don't trust either agency institutionally.
President Donald Trump expressed his support for Attorney General Pam Bondi in a Truth Social post, emphasizing her effectiveness despite criticism from MAGA influencers. He stated, "We're on one Team, MAGA," expressing dissatisfaction with the attacks against her. Trump's comments underscore the loyalty within his administration, particularly regarding Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Even if it is unclear whether the moves will lead to charges, they are among the most significant indications that President Trump's appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to exact retribution against his perceived enemies.
Shapiro emphasized that he can only rely on publicly available information while acknowledging the DOJ and FBI have undisclosed insights regarding the Epstein case.
The attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, labeled as targeted political violence, highlight the distressing trend of such assaults on public officials, raising questions about safety and security.