Former Attorney General Pamela Bondi appeared for a closed-door interview Friday with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, addressing the handling of files tied to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats on the panel said Bondi indicated that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made many of the key decisions regarding the release.
The interview, conducted behind closed doors, underscores ongoing congressional scrutiny over how the Justice Department managed sensitive materials related to Epstein. The case has drawn bipartisan attention due to its high-profile nature and questions about transparency.
Bondi, who served as attorney general under President Donald Trump, is the latest former official to face questions from the committee. The panel has sought answers about potential delays or restrictions on releasing records, though specific details from the session remain confidential.
The closed-door format limits public disclosure of Bondi's exact testimony, but Democratic members suggest her statements could shift focus toward Blanche's role. Critics argue the secrecy undermines accountability, while Republicans maintain that such interviews protect sensitive investigative matters.
The committee has not announced whether additional witnesses will be called. Democrats have signaled they may push for a public hearing to ensure fuller transparency around the Epstein file decisions.