US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questioning from Congress regarding her handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi refused to answer questions about President Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers. The interview concluded without Bondi addressing reporters, and she defended her actions during her tenure at the Justice Department.
- ▪Pam Bondi declined to answer questions about President Trump's awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's activities during a congressional interview.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers accused Bondi of attempting to shield Trump from scrutiny regarding the release of Epstein-related documents.
- ▪Bondi acknowledged 'redaction errors' but defended the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Pam Bondi Refuses To Talk About Trump In Epstein Interview, Democrats Say (Live Updates) — Forbes — Business
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US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 04:24 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 04:24 AMWASHINGTON, May 29 - Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from Congress on whether President Donald Trump was aware of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's activities that led to his criminal indictments or whether he directed her to redact Justice Department files that were made public, Democratic lawmakers said on Friday.In a closed-door interview before the House of Representatives Oversight Committee on Friday, Bondi also said Todd Blanche, who now serves as acting attorney general, had been responsible for the documents' release."I did not lead every aspect of…
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