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AG Pam Bondi Faces Criticism Over Epstein Files Handling

2/18/2026

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Bondi Faces Criticism

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism for handling, including Jeffrey Epstein's files.
Bondi said the stock market is strong and Americans' retirement savings are thriving.
Critics cited her combative demeanor and attacks on Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Critics say her defense of U.S. President Donald Trump distracts Department of Justice concerns.
Bondi acknowledged a 'broken system' but said she lacks power to enact change.

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Bondi Releases Epstein Files

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files, including over 300 names of public figures.
The Department of Justice emphasized that no records were withheld due to embarrassment or political sensitivity.
Rep. Ro Khanna accused the DOJ of obscuring accountability by omitting certain powerful individuals.
Bondi's letter to Congress did not include her signature.

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Bondi Faces Criticism

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced criticism for handling, including Jeffrey Epstein's files.
Bondi said the stock market is strong and Americans' retirement savings are thriving.
Critics cited her combative demeanor and attacks on Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Critics say her defense of U.S. President Donald Trump distracts Department of Justice concerns.
Bondi acknowledged a 'broken system' but said she lacks power to enact change.

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