Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House oversight committee investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and the release of related files. According to multiple outlets, Bondi says Todd Blanche—who Trump is expected to nominate to replace her—was “in charge” of what she describes as the “entire release” of Epstein-related materials. The testimony frames Blanche as the senior figure overseeing the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein case during her tenure. In the same appearances, Bondi indicates she is not certain how much President Trump knew about Epstein’s crimes or about the conduct of Ghislaine Maxwell before the allegations became public, stating she does not know the extent of Trump’s knowledge.
The reporting also notes that Bondi’s comments are being scrutinized by lawmakers, who question whether she is shifting responsibility for decisions about the Epstein file releases to her potential successor. Fox News characterizes the situation as Blanche confronting a difficult confirmation process, while the Guardian and The Independent focus on Bondi’s transcript-based account of Blanche’s role in the release of the files.
