Epstein Case Explodes: AG Bondi Summoned to Congress
Pam Bondi faces 5 major questions in the Epstein investigation as Congress probes DOJ handling, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
A U.S. Congressional committee has formally issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions regarding the manner in which the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was handled.
James Comer, the Republican Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, stated in the subpoena letter that his committee is investigating "potential mismanagement" within this inquiry.
This move comes weeks after Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace introduced a proposal to subpoena Bondi, accusing the Department of Justice of "stonewalling" the release of Epstein-related files.
A spokesperson for the Department of Justice described the subpoena as "completely unnecessary."
Pressure from political circles on Bondi and the Trump administration to release all documents related to the investigation has been steadily mounting.
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In the letter, Comer wrote: "The Committee has questions for the Department of Justice regarding the handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, as well as compliance with the 'Epstein Transparency Act.'"
The Department of Justice has also faced criticism regarding its handling of the files, including its failure to redact the names of Epstein's victims.
Addressing Bondi, he stated: "As Attorney General, you are directly responsible for overseeing the Department's collection, review, and decisions regarding the release of files pursuant to the 'Epstein Transparency Act'; therefore, the Committee believes that you possess valuable information concerning these efforts." Bondi has been directed to appear on April 14.
Last November, Trump signed into law a bill passed by Congress that mandated the Department of Justice to release all materials related to its investigations involving Epstein.
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However, following the release of millions of documents, the agency faced sharp criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Lawmakers accused her of negligence in withholding certain information regarding the identities of victims, while safeguarding the identities of those who were not victims.
The Department of Justice stated that it has consistently provided facts to policymakers.
"This subpoena is entirely unnecessary," the Department of Justice said on Tuesday. "Lawmakers have been invited to visit the Department of Justice to view the unredacted files themselves, and the Attorney General has always been available to speak directly with members of Congress."
If Bondi appears—and she has not yet indicated otherwise—she will join the growing list of high-profile figures testifying before the House Oversight Committee.
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, appeared before the committee last month.
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