Bondi to testify behind closed doors in House Epstein probe today
Summary
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, will testify privately before a House committee about how she handled the investigation and document release related to Jeffrey Epstein. Her testimony follows criticism of the Justice Department’s response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act after President Trump signed it into law.Key Facts
- Pam Bondi was Attorney General when Jeffrey Epstein-related documents were managed and released.
- She said in early 2025 that a list of Epstein’s clients was on her desk, but later clarified it referred to other materials.
- A Justice Department memo said no client list existed and limited further document release, causing bipartisan anger in Congress.
- President Trump ordered Bondi to seek release of grand jury transcripts related to Epstein cases.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act required release of federal investigation records within 30 days, a deadline the Justice Department missed.
- About 3 million pages of documents were published, but half remained withheld to protect survivors and ongoing cases.
- Bondi was fired by President Trump in April but called a “great American patriot” by him despite frustrations.
- Bondi will testify behind closed doors after previously being subpoenaed but not questioned due to her removal from office.
- She recently revealed she is being treated for thyroid cancer, diagnosed after leaving her position.
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