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Bondi Deflects Epstein File Authority to Successor Amid Contradictions

5/30/2026

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Pam Bondi testified she had little authority over the release of Epstein files and placed responsibility on her successor.
Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that Todd Blanche is running Epstein investigation and deciding releases.
Current and former Justice Department officials say Pam Bondi approved decisions, contradicting her claim, and after testimony she posted praise for Todd Blanche, calling his work ‘Herculean’ and denying friction.

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Pam Bondi testified she had little authority over the release of Epstein files and placed responsibility on her successor.
Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that Todd Blanche is running Epstein investigation and deciding releases.
Current and former Justice Department officials say Pam Bondi approved decisions, contradicting her claim, and after testimony she posted praise for Todd Blanche, calling his work ‘Herculean’ and denying friction.