Bondi declined to answer questions about interactions with Trump about Epstein files
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to answer questions regarding President Trump's involvement in the release of Jeffrey Epstein files during her testimony before the House Oversight Committee. She invoked privilege and stated that Todd Blanche was responsible for the release of the files. Bondi defended the Department of Justice's handling of the matter while distancing herself from the day-to-day management of the release.
- ▪Pam Bondi invoked privilege during her testimony and refused to discuss her interactions with President Trump.
- ▪She stated that Todd Blanche was in charge of the Epstein files' release and defended his handling of the investigation.
- ▪Bondi acknowledged that Trump ordered an investigation into prominent Democrats but did not confirm any directives related to the Epstein files.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBondi invoked privilege, declined to answer questions about interactions with Trump about Epstein filesBondi said Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ's Epstein files.ByPeter Charalambous, James Hill, and John ParkinsonJune 4, 2026, 10:22 PM4:22Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill, May 29, 2026 in Washington.Kylie Cooper/ReutersFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to answer questions about President Donald Trump's role in the Justice Department's release of files related to convicted sex…
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