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Garcia Demands Bondi Testimony Amid Epstein Investigation

4/17/2026

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Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) has called on Republican Chairman James Comer to act against former Attorney General Pam Bondi for not attending a deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Bondi was subpoenaed but failed to appear, leading Garcia to threaten contempt of Congress proceedings.
Despite Bondi's recent termination, Garcia asserts that the subpoena remains valid, with bipartisan committee members backing accountability for Bondi.
The Department of Justice argues the subpoena is no longer applicable, but committee members maintain her obligation to testify continues.

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Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) has called on Republican Chairman James Comer to act against former Attorney General Pam Bondi for not attending a deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Bondi was subpoenaed but failed to appear, leading Garcia to threaten contempt of Congress proceedings.
Despite Bondi's recent termination, Garcia asserts that the subpoena remains valid, with bipartisan committee members backing accountability for Bondi.
The Department of Justice argues the subpoena is no longer applicable, but committee members maintain her obligation to testify continues.