Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Pam Bondi, former US Attorney-General, declined to answer questions regarding Donald Trump's knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities during a congressional hearing. She stated that the oversight of the document release was handled by Deputy Attorney-General Todd Blanche. Survivors of Epstein's abuse expressed their frustration with Bondi's responses and the handling of the case files.
- ▪Pam Bondi refused to answer questions about Donald Trump's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
- ▪She stated that Deputy Attorney-General Todd Blanche was responsible for overseeing the release of the documents.
- ▪Survivors of Epstein's abuse criticized Bondi's handling of the case and protested outside the hearing.
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Pam Bondi refuses to answer questions about Donald Trump's involvement in Epstein files releaseTopic:Law, Crime and JusticeSat 30 May 2026 at 11:20amSat 30 May 2026 at 11:20amSat 30 May 2026 at 11:20amPam Bondi declined to answer questions relating to US President Donald Trump's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP: Manuel Ceneta)In short:Former US Attorney-General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from Congress about whether Donald Trump was aware of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's activities that led to Epstein's criminal indictments.She stood behind the Department of Justice's handling of the case files and said that Deputy Attorney-General Todd Blanche had overseen the process to publish them.What's next?Committee chair, Republican James Comer of Kentucky, told the…
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