Summary
Attorney General Pam Bondi did not answer senators' questions about investigations involving James Comey, Jeffrey Epstein, and President Donald Trump. During a Senate hearing, Democratic lawmakers accused Bondi of protecting President Trump while going after his political enemies. Bondi avoided giving details about her conversations and decisions related to high-profile cases.
Key Facts
- Pam Bondi is the Attorney General and part of President Trump's administration.
- Bondi refused to answer questions about investigations into James Comey and Jeffrey Epstein during a Senate hearing.
- Democratic senators questioned if Bondi was influenced by the White House regarding whom to investigate.
- Bondi mentioned Comey was indicted in a Virginia federal court but gave few details.
- During the hearing, Bondi met questions with deflection and did not discuss her talks with President Trump.
- Democratic lawmakers accused Bondi of stonewalling, or avoiding giving clear answers, in the oversight hearing.
- Allegations related to Trump border czar Tom Homan and a potential bribe were also brought up, but Bondi said no wrongdoing was found.
- Bondi's handling of various topics, including Trump and Epstein, was repeatedly questioned by senators.