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DOJ Blocks Trump Question to Florida AG, Democrats Decry Cover-up

5/30/2026

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DOJ attorney stopped Florida AG Pam Bondi from answering a question about U.S. President Donald Trump during an interview.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury said the DOJ attorney claimed interview was voluntary, refused privilege, blocked the Trump question, and Democrats called it the largest cover-up.
Stansbury noted only Rep. James Comer participated, suggesting DOJ shielded Bondi from accountability.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari and Rep. Maxwell Frost condemned the interview as a ridiculous charade.

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DOJ attorney stopped Florida AG Pam Bondi from answering a question about U.S. President Donald Trump during an interview.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury said the DOJ attorney claimed interview was voluntary, refused privilege, blocked the Trump question, and Democrats called it the largest cover-up.
Stansbury noted only Rep. James Comer participated, suggesting DOJ shielded Bondi from accountability.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari and Rep. Maxwell Frost condemned the interview as a ridiculous charade.