Pam Bondi to Testify on Epstein Files May 29

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Oversight Committee on May 29 regarding the Department of Justice's handling of records tied to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The appearance follows a period of intense partisan conflict after Bondi failed to attend a scheduled deposition on April 14, prompting committee Democrats to file civil contempt of Congress charges against her.

The dispute intensified after President Donald Trump removed Bondi from her position on April 2. The Department of Justice subsequently argued that the subpoena no longer applied because it was issued in her official capacity. However, this position was rejected by Democrats and some Republicans, who maintained that her removal did not erase her obligation to testify. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Bondi's ouster was unrelated to the handling of the Epstein files.

Bondi will participate in a transcribed interview rather than a sworn deposition, meaning she will not be under oath, though she will be cautioned against making false statements. The testimony is part of a larger investigation into compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, coinciding with an audit by the Justice Department inspector general into heavy redactions and missed deadlines regarding the records.