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Bondi Blames Blanche for Controversial Epstein File Release

6/5/2026

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Former Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi placed responsibility for the disputed Epstein file release on AG nominee Todd Blanche in a House Oversight interview.
Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee, oversaw Department of Justice (DOJ)’s release of three million Epstein files and the withholding of three million more, which Bondi says are duplicates or privileged despite criticism of over-redaction exposing victims’ data.
Democrats urge Blanche to testify, adding to confirmation scrutiny.

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Former Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi placed responsibility for the disputed Epstein file release on AG nominee Todd Blanche in a House Oversight interview.
Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee, oversaw Department of Justice (DOJ)’s release of three million Epstein files and the withholding of three million more, which Bondi says are duplicates or privileged despite criticism of over-redaction exposing victims’ data.
Democrats urge Blanche to testify, adding to confirmation scrutiny.