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Newsom Slams Bondi Over Epstein Files Transparency Delay

10/9/2025

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Newsom criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi at a Senate hearing for not discussing Trump's ties to Epstein, calling her "Pedophile-protector Pam."
He accused Bondi of blocking Epstein-file releases under Trump's direction, and said the administration lacks transparency.
The delay in swearing in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva may hinder Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the Department of Justice has not commented.

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Newsom criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi at a Senate hearing for not discussing Trump's ties to Epstein, calling her "Pedophile-protector Pam."
He accused Bondi of blocking Epstein-file releases under Trump's direction, and said the administration lacks transparency.
The delay in swearing in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva may hinder Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the Department of Justice has not commented.