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Rep. Comer Rejects Maxwell Pardon, Seeks Bondi Subpoena

4/24/2026

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Comer Rejects Pardon

Republican Rep. James Comer ruled out any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, calling her the worst person in the Epstein investigation.
Oversight Committee remains split over subpoenaing Attorney General Pam Bondi and a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, with no action taken.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) filed a motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, with bipartisan support.
Rep. James Comer said he is contacting Pam Bondi’s attorney to arrange her committee appearance.

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Dershowitz Registers GOP

Alan Dershowitz, Harvard law professor, switched his voter registration to Republican, saying the Democratic Party’s Israel stance forced his decision.
Representative James Comer said he will not support pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, calling her worst person in the Epstein investigation.
Progressive commentators condemned Dershowitz as an Epstein associate, criticizing his focus on Israel over survivors.
Some Republicans expressed unease about welcoming Dershowitz, citing his MeToo involvement and risky Epstein ties.

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Comer Rejects Pardon

Republican Rep. James Comer ruled out any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, calling her the worst person in the Epstein investigation.
Oversight Committee remains split over subpoenaing Attorney General Pam Bondi and a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, with no action taken.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) filed a motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, with bipartisan support.
Rep. James Comer said he is contacting Pam Bondi’s attorney to arrange her committee appearance.

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