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How outlets cover Lieu · Feb 11 – Feb 13, 2026

Ted Lieu Cites FBI Document at Epstein Hearing

Ted Lieu cited an FBI document while questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi at a House Judiciary hearing. Coverage diverges over the document's evidentiary value and the credibility of its source.

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At a House Judiciary hearing about Epstein-related records, Ted Lieu questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi and accused her of lying under oath.

Left-leaning outlets present Lieu's witness statement as evidence challenging Bondi's claim about Trump, while noting it is not independently verified. Center outlets emphasize the accusation and Bondi's response. Right-leaning outlets focus on the tip's reliability and portray Lieu's reliance on it as misguided.

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Left-leaning

17% · AVG CRED 55

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THE FRAME

“Evidence challenging Bondi's claim”

The Mary Sue presents Lieu's witness statement as evidence against Bondi's claim that there is no evidence Trump committed a crime.

The Mary SueFEB 12 · 5:41 PM ET

Pam Bondi stresses there is 'no evidence' of Trump committing a crime, but Ted Lieu has the paperwork to prove her wrongLieu presented a witness statement and criticized the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation.CRED 55BAL 25 PORTRAYS LIEU: FAVORABLE

Center

17% · AVG CRED —

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THE FRAME

“A dispute over Bondi's testimony”

Mandatory pairs Lieu's accusation of lying under oath with Bondi's rejection, while offering little independent sourcing.

MandatoryFEB 12 · 3:45 PM ET

Ted Lieu Accuses Donald Trump's AG of Lying Under Oath About Epstein FilesLieu questioned Bondi about Epstein-related documents and accused her of lying under oath.CRED —BAL 50 PORTRAYS LIEU: NEUTRALMANDATORY · REPUBLISHED BY REALITY TEA

Right-leaning

67% · AVG CRED 49

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THE FRAME

“Questioning the tip's credibility”

Right-leaning coverage questions the tip's reliability and casts Lieu's use of it as misguided; New York Post focuses on the source's background.

New York PostFEB 13 · 4:44 PM ET

Ted Lieu makes wild claim about Trump based on unhinged sourceLieu cited an FBI document’s unverified allegations about Trump during a House hearing.CRED 65BAL 25 PORTRAYS LIEU: CRITICAL

townhall.comFEB 11 · 6:15 PM ET

Rep. Ted Lieu Blasts AG Pam Bondi for Not Interviewing an Epstein Witness, but There's Just One ProblemLieu pressed Bondi at a House Judiciary hearing to interview a witness whose tip implicated Trump.CRED 43BAL 20 PORTRAYS LIEU: CRITICALTOWNHALL.COM · REPUBLISHED BY WCBM NEWS-TALK RADIO

twitchy.comFEB 11 · 8:00 PM ET

Rep. Ted Lieu Accuses Pam Bondi of Lying Under Oath, Claims He Has 'Ample Evidence'Lieu confronted Bondi at a House hearing and presented an alleged FBI tip as evidence.CRED 38BAL 10 PORTRAYS LIEU: CRITICAL

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THE FRAMEAVG CRED 55

“Evidence challenging Bondi's claim”

The Mary Sue presents Lieu's witness statement as evidence against Bondi's claim that there is no evidence Trump committed a crime.

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The Mary SueFEB 12 · 5:41 PM ET

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