Pam Bondi "Put All Blame on Todd Blanche," Says Congressman
Bondi reportedly said Blanche was managing the investigation, while officials cited by the New York Times disputed her account.

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TAP FOR WHY2paragraphs is identified as a blog, which provides a weaker institutional basis than an established newsroom. The article names an author and attributes some reporting to the New York Times, but offers limited original sourcing of its own.
- Source type — The publisher is classified as a blog, a source type with less established editorial oversight.
- Editorial standards — The page provides no clear information about editorial standards or corrections.
- Author attribution — A named author is provided.
- Track record — The short article relies in part on reporting attributed to the New York Times rather than extensive original sourcing.
The article attributes Bondi’s reported statement and Khanna’s remarks, and it includes a counterclaim attributed to unnamed current and former Justice Department officials through the New York Times. Its sourcing is limited, and it does not include direct responses from Bondi or Blanche.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article presents both Khanna’s and Bondi’s reported accounts, including officials’ challenge to Bondi’s characterization. It lacks direct responses from Bondi or Blanche and relies on unnamed officials for the counterclaim.
- Counterarguments presented — A New York Times account of officials disputing Bondi’s characterization is included.
- Source diversity — Khanna’s account and unnamed officials’ counterclaim appear, but no direct response from Bondi or Blanche is provided.
- Omitted context — The article gives limited detail on the underlying decisions and does not include direct responses from the officials discussed.
The article reports Khanna’s criticism and a counterclaim about Bondi’s account without overtly endorsing either. Its framing emphasizes calls for transparency but uses attributed claims.
- Language tone — Mostly matter-of-fact language, with evaluative claims quoted or attributed.
- Source selection — Includes Khanna’s criticism and a counterclaim attributed to Justice Department officials.
- Framing — The article centers the dispute over responsibility for the investigation and calls for transparency.
Ro Khanna said former Attorney General Pam Bondi blamed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for handling the Epstein files investigation. Khanna called for Blanche to testify, while a New York Times report cited officials who disputed Bondi’s account.
Khanna said Bondi blamed her successor, Todd Blanche, for the handling of the Epstein files. Bondi reportedly told the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview that Blanche was managing “the entire investigation.” The article says Khanna also noted that there had been no investigation or prosecution since the files were released and raised reports of a Justice Department investigation into E. Jean Carroll.
The article cites a New York Times report in which unnamed current and former Justice Department officials disputed Bondi’s characterization, saying she had been informed of key developments and had signed off on major decisions. In a post shared with the article, Khanna called for Blanche to testify and criticized the redaction of survivor statements.
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- Readers of left-leaning coverage: 44% good look
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SWIPE →Former attorney general whose testimony about the Epstein files is disputed
Representative calling for Todd Blanche to testify about the handling of the Epstein files
Khanna's version of this story ↗Acting attorney general described as managing the Epstein files investigation
President who signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Part of a bigger story
7 OUTLETSFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared for a closed-door House interview about the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. Left-leaning outlets focus on the interview’s circumstances, including limited Republican attendance and allegations that Bondi deflected questions. Center outlets pair Bondi’s defense of the file-release process with scrutiny of unanswered questions, redaction errors and the interview’s limits.
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