Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files
During a recent session with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, former Attorney General Pam Bondi voiced her support for the Trump administration’s initiative to publicize the Jeffrey Epstein files. This information comes from a copy of her prepared comments that was reviewed by Fox News Digital.
At the outset of her remarks, Bondi emphasized her pride in how the Department of Justice managed the extensive materials often referred to as the Epstein Files while she was in office. “We demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency,” she noted, highlighting the release of nearly 3 million pages of documents, including a vast array of videos and images.
After completing a voluntary interview with the committee, Bondi departed from the Capitol. It’s worth mentioning that while the interview was transcribed, it wasn’t recorded on video.
Investigations Across Administrations
Bondi pointed out that these investigations date back to the Bush administration and have continued through four different administrations: Obama, Trump, and Biden, indicating that federal investigations into Epstein and Maxwell were only permitted during Trump’s presidency. “The release of 3 million Epstein-related documents happened solely under President Trump,” she remarked.
Describing the process as “complex and labor-intensive,” Bondi reiterated that the Department fulfilled its obligations under the Epstein File Transparency Act. She stated, “Our thorough efforts ensured that all relevant documents were brought to light,” noting that a comprehensive review of millions of documents was conducted.
Delegating the oversight of this extensive review to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Bondi acknowledged that, given her broad responsibilities, she couldn’t personally manage every detail of the process.
Blanche took over as acting attorney general on April 2, following Bondi’s resignation, although he is not expected to serve as a permanent replacement.
Maintaining Transparency
Bondi assured the committee that the only material withheld from the public was either unresponsive, privileged, or duplicate. Interestingly, she mentioned that the department is offering Congress access to unredacted duplicate materials to enhance transparency, which is not legally required.
“We are dedicated to accountability and transparency,” Bondi asserted, admitting to an editing error but maintaining that the Department remains prepared to act on any potential evidence of criminal activities linked to Epstein.
She expressed her continuing commitment to victims in her closing remarks. “If there’s anyone with information regarding abuse, please speak up. The FBI is waiting to hear from you,” she said, expressing deep sympathy for those affected by Epstein’s actions.
Bondi made it clear that the foundational support for justice and transparency during this crisis came directly from President Trump and his administration.
In an unexpected personal note, reports emerged that Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after her departure from the Justice Department. Katie Miller, a former White House staffer, shared this news recently, mentioning that Bondi has been battling cancer quietly over the past few weeks.
