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Rep. Garcia Threatens Bondi with Contempt Over Epstein Deposition

4/14/2026

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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) threatened Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General, with contempt of Congress ahead of her scheduled deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The Department of Justice indicated Pam Bondi would not comply with the subpoena because she was no longer Attorney General.
Democrats argue Bondi must appear.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) supports rescheduling the deposition.
The House has previously held three sitting attorneys general in contempt.

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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) threatened Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General, with contempt of Congress ahead of her scheduled deposition regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
The Department of Justice indicated Pam Bondi would not comply with the subpoena because she was no longer Attorney General.
Democrats argue Bondi must appear.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) supports rescheduling the deposition.
The House has previously held three sitting attorneys general in contempt.