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Democrats Walk Out on Bondi's 'Fake Hearing' Amid Epstein Probe

3/19/2026

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House Democrats walked out of March 19, 2026 briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
They labeled the briefing a 'fake hearing' and criticized Bondi's evasive responses to a subpoena in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Democrats sought Bondi's testimony under oath.
Bondi said she would follow the law but did not confirm subpoena compliance.
House Oversight Republicans accused Democrats of orchestrating a partisan stunt.

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House Democrats walked out of March 19, 2026 briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi.
They labeled the briefing a 'fake hearing' and criticized Bondi's evasive responses to a subpoena in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said Democrats sought Bondi's testimony under oath.
Bondi said she would follow the law but did not confirm subpoena compliance.
House Oversight Republicans accused Democrats of orchestrating a partisan stunt.