Bondi tells lawmakers she didn’t lead ‘every aspect’ of Epstein files review
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before House investigators regarding the Trump administration's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. She stated that she did not personally oversee the review process but defended the department's commitment to transparency. Bondi acknowledged some errors in the redaction process while emphasizing the extensive scope of the review effort.
- ▪Bondi defended the Trump administration's record on the Epstein files during a closed-door interview.
- ▪She stated that nearly 3 million pages of records were collected and reviewed by the department.
- ▪Bondi admitted she did not personally supervise the review process and delegated oversight to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- ▪Critics have accused the administration of withholding information and conducting a cover-up regarding the files.
- ▪The interview is part of an ongoing political battle over the Epstein files and their transparency.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 14:33:08 +0000 |
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday, telling House investigators she did not personally oversee every aspect of the Justice Department’s review of millions of records tied to the disgraced financier. Bondi arrived at the Rayburn House Office Building shortly before 8 a.m. for a closed-door transcribed interview before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, where lawmakers are seeking answers about the administration’s release of Epstein-related records. Recommended Stories Federal judge blocks DOJ’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Chicago US attorney refutes reports of direct investigation into E. Jean Carroll DOJ opens criminal investigation into E.
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