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Rep. Summer Lee says Republican chairman called her a 'b—h' during closed-door meeting

Lee said Comer insulted her after she pressed him on enforcing Bondi’s subpoena.

Rep. Summer Lee says Republican chairman called her a 'b—h' during closed-door meeting
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Rep. Summer Lee accused House Oversight Chairman James Comer of calling her a slur during a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Lee and other Democrats said the briefing did not satisfy Bondi’s subpoena and renewed calls for accountability.

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Summer L. Lee
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Representative who accused Comer of insulting her during the briefing

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James Comer
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House Oversight chairman accused by Lee of insulting her

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Maxwell Frost
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Representative who criticized Bondi’s briefing

Attorney General whose closed-door briefing and subpoena are at the center of the dispute

House Democratic leader who criticized Comer and praised Lee

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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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