Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House committee over Epstein files – US politics
Summary
Pam Bondi, former attorney general, will testify in a private session before the House Oversight Committee about the handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers aim to learn more about the Trump administration’s role in managing these files and issues around their release and transparency.Key Facts
- Pam Bondi is testifying behind closed doors before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
- The testimony is part of an investigation into the release and handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- The Justice Department missed the original deadline to release Epstein files required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- The files were eventually released on January 31, but lawmakers have raised concerns about redactions and possible improper disclosure.
- The investigation also relates to Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison sentence and her connection with the Trump administration.
- Some lawmakers and survivors of Epstein’s abuse want more transparency on the files.
- The committee had previously filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi for not cooperating fully.
- Bondi has shown a firm stance in past public testimony, but it is unclear how she will respond in this private session.
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