Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files in long-sought interview on Capitol Hill

On 29 May 2026, former Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned by the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. She defended the department's handling, admitted 'redaction errors' in the release and said Blanche was in charge, according to CNN.

Democrats said Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump's involvement in the release of the Epstein files, and an Oversight Democrat said he would like to subpoena Todd Blanche. Fox News reported that Bondi hailed the Trump administration's 'justice and transparency' on the files. Times of India reported that she said Ghislaine Maxwell should 'die in prison'.