Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor
Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 7:28 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Attorney General Pam Bondi passionately defended Donald Trump during a combative hearing, aggressively deflecting questions about the Jeffrey Epstein files. She accused Democrats of using the issue to distract from Trump's successes, while Republicans sought to focus on law enforcement. Bondi's handling of the Epstein files has drawn criticism for haphazard redactions and a perceived politicization of the Justice Department.
