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Massie says he's lost confidence in Pam Bondi after congressional hearing

Bondi faced questions about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related records and defended redactions by citing deliberative-process privilege.

Massie says he's lost confidence in Pam Bondi after congressional hearing
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Rep. Thomas Massie said he had lost confidence in Attorney General Pam Bondi after a contentious hearing about the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. He said Bondi did not answer his questions and argued that the department’s redactions may violate the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Attorney general whose hearing conduct and handling of Epstein-file redactions Massie criticized

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who criticized Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files

Massie's version of this story ↗

Representative who asked Bondi to apologize to victims attending the hearing

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President mentioned by Massie while saying the law was about justice for survivors, not political figures

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who worked with Massie on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and reviewed unredacted files

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Pam Bondi Tells Congress DOJ Released Records Covered by Epstein Files Act

Pam Bondi told Congress the Justice Department had released all records required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, challenged the completeness of the release and its redactions. Center outlets pair Bondi’s account with lawmakers’ objections, including Massie’s criticism of her hearing answers and the department’s redactions. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Massie’s allegation that DOJ is still withholding records, while giving less attention to the department’s rebuttal.

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