Pam Bondi Refuses To Talk About Trump In Epstein Interview, Democrats Say (Live Updates)
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files. During her testimony, she refused to answer questions about President Trump's involvement, leading Democrats to label the hearing a 'sham.' The interview was closed-door and not under oath, with a transcript expected to be released later.
- ▪Bondi testified as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Epstein files.
- ▪She claimed the DOJ produced everything required under federal law but acknowledged redaction errors in the released files.
- ▪Democrats criticized her refusal to discuss Trump's involvement and other related topics during the interview.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ U.S. Democrats say Pam Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Pam Bondi "refused" to answer Trump-related questions while testifying on Epstein, Garcia says — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump and Epstein files, Democrats say — South China Morning Post
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BreakingBusinessPam Bondi Refuses To Talk About Trump In Epstein Interview, Democrats Say (Live Updates)ByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 01:15pm EDTToplineFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday, defending the agency’s handling of the Epstein files while refusing to answer questions about President Donald Trump’s involvement with the files—sparking accusations from Democrats the hearing was a “sham.”Former U.S.
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