Summary
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has stated that Attorney General Pam Bondi could face consequences, such as contempt of Congress or impeachment, if the Epstein files are not released by the specified deadline. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, supported by Congress and signed by President Trump, requires the disclosure of Epstein's files, with exceptions to protect certain sensitive information. As the deadline approaches, there is heightened attention on the release of these documents.
Key Facts
- Congressman Ro Khanna mentioned that Pam Bondi could face contempt of Congress or impeachment regarding the Epstein files release.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025.
- The law allows certain information to be redacted to protect victims and ongoing investigations.
- House Democrats have already released some images related to Epstein's case.
- Three federal judges have ordered the release of files related to Epstein and Maxwell’s grand jury.
- President Trump signed the bill into law, supporting the release and transparency of these files.
- The Department of Justice has already provided approximately 50,000 pages of documents to Congress.
- Democratic and Republican representatives have spoken about the importance of complying with the law and potential consequences of non-compliance.
