Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on May 29, 2026. Bondi stated that she did not oversee every aspect of the effort, delegating responsibilities to her former deputy, Todd Blanche, who is currently the acting Attorney General. She emphasized the department's commitment to transparency in the search, collection, and review of the Epstein files. Bondi also faced questions from Democratic lawmakers regarding Donald Trump's involvement in the release of these files, which she did not answer.
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Pam Bondi Addresses Redaction Errors in Epstein Files During House Committee Hearing
Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General, defended the Department of Justice's management of the Jeffrey Epstein files during a House committee hearing. She acknowledged delegation of responsibilities to her deputy, Todd Blanche, and highlighted the department's commitment to transparency, while also declining to address questions about Donald Trump's involvement.
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