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Rep. Massie Slams AG Bondi's Dismissive Epstein Hearing

2/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Thomas Massie expressed a lack of confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after February 11, 2026 House Judiciary Committee hearing on the DOJ's Epstein-related files.
Massie criticized Bondi for dismissive behavior toward Jeffrey Epstein survivors, saying she appeared "afraid" to engage with them.
He said Bondi resorted to insults instead of substantive answers, urged accountability and transparency, and noted the DOJ's Epstein case work remains incomplete, implicating Leslie Wexner.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's arrest in July 2019 for sex trafficking reignited scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice, particularly under Attorney General William Barr, who faced backlash for mishandling the case. Epstein's death in custody in August 2019 raised further questions about accountability, leading to ongoing investigations and public distrust in the justice system, as survivors demanded transparency and justice for their experiences.

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Story summary

Rep. Thomas Massie expressed a lack of confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after February 11, 2026 House Judiciary Committee hearing on the DOJ's Epstein-related files.
Massie criticized Bondi for dismissive behavior toward Jeffrey Epstein survivors, saying she appeared "afraid" to engage with them.
He said Bondi resorted to insults instead of substantive answers, urged accountability and transparency, and noted the DOJ's Epstein case work remains incomplete, implicating Leslie Wexner.

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