Summary
U.S. lawmakers want former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about how the government managed files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi refuses to appear, even after a subpoena. President Trump’s administration faces criticism for handling the Epstein files.
Key Facts
- U.S. House Democrats want Pam Bondi to testify about Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Bondi was subpoenaed but has not appeared for questioning.
- Pam Bondi was fired as U.S. Attorney General on April 2.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires government transparency on these files.
- Congressman Robert Garcia warns Bondi may face contempt of Congress for noncompliance.
- President Trump previously called investigations into Epstein files a "hoax."
- Critics argue the Trump administration withheld or heavily redacted documents related to Epstein.
- A YouGov poll shows 56% disapprove of Trump's handling of Epstein files.