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Summer Lee wants Pam Bondi to be held accountable for DOJ's handling of the Epstein Files. Comer used a sexist term in response.

Lee pressed for Bondi to testify under oath and said Comer used a derogatory term about her during a committee dispute.

Summer Lee wants Pam Bondi to be held accountable for DOJ's handling of the Epstein Files. Comer used a sexist term in response.
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Rep. Summer Lee is pressing for Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions under oath about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Rep. James Comer confirmed using a derogatory term about Lee during a committee dispute over the inquiry.

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Summer L. Lee
D · PA-12

Representative pressing for Bondi to testify and answer questions about the Epstein files

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Attorney general whose department’s handling of the Epstein files and response to a subpoena are at issue

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James Comer
R · KY-1

Representative and committee chair who used a derogatory term about Lee and opposed Bondi’s deposition

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned in connection with the Justice Department’s assurances about the files

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Summer Lee Says James Comer Used Derogatory Term During Meeting

Outlets on both sides describe Lee questioning the handling of a closed-door DOJ briefing about the Epstein files and Bondi’s subpoena. Center outlets focus on Lee’s allegation that Comer used a derogatory term, with coverage varying on his response and whether it was directed at her. Right-leaning outlets portray the Democrats’ walkout as political theater and defend Bondi’s handling of the briefing.

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