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'He was in charge': Pam Bondi REVEALS who was really behind the botched ... Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers that Todd Blanche oversaw the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, placing Trump's DOJ nominee at the centre of a growing controversy. Here's all you need to know. Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said that Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department, was the official responsible for overseeing the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, according to newly released congressional testimony. The remarks were made during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee last month, transcripts of which were made public on Thursday (Jun 4). During the questioning, Bondi repeatedly sought to distance herself from the Justice Department's handling of the highly sensitive Epstein records, a matter that has generated controversy throughout Trump's second term. Also read |Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes' "He was in charge of the process and the entire release of the Epstein files," Bondi told lawmakers when asked about the department's compliance wi…

Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files <p>Blanche, whom Trump plans to nominate to replace ex-attorney general, served as Bondi’s deputy at DoJ</p><p>Former attorney general <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/pam-bondi">Pam Bondi</a> told lawmakers that Todd Blanche, the man <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> has lined up to replace her, was “in charge” of the US Department of Justice’s controversial handling of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jeffrey-epstein">Jeffrey Epstein</a> case.</p><p>Appearing before the House oversight and reform committee, which is investigating the late financier and convicted sex offender, Bondi also said she was “not certain of the extent” Trump knew about the crimes of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Epstein who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes, before they became public.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/04/pam-bondi-epstein-transcript">Continue reading...</a>

Bondi distances herself from botched release of Epstein files | First Thing <p>Former attorney general said expected replacement, Todd Blanche, had been in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are 80% of US consumers angry?</p><p>Good morning. Appearing before the House oversight and reform committee, the former attorney general Pam Bondi <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/04/pam-bondi-epstein-transcript">told lawmakers</a> that Todd Blanche, the man Donald Trump has lined up to replace her, was “in charge” of the US Department of Justice’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. She also said she was “not certain of the extent” that Trump knew about the crimes of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell before they became public.</p><p>In her opening statement, Bondi defended the justice department’s handling of the records under her leadership and tried to distance herself from the release and review of the files, saying she did not “lead every aspect” of the DoJ’s effort, but that it was Blanche who oversaw it. If formally nominated by Trump to be attorney general on a permanent basis, Blanche would require confirmation from the US Senate.</p><p><stron…

Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers, according to new transcript | CNN Politics Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on May 29, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Epstein files Federal agencies Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told House lawmakers that Todd Blanche was responsible for overseeing the Jeffrey Epstein files release. Blanche is Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department and faces a challenging confirmation over multiple controversies. Democrats argue Blanche must now testify to explain his handling of the criticized Epstein files issue. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department , was responsible for overseeing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, former Attorney General Pam Bondi said during a closed-door interview with lawmakers last month. According to a transcript of her interview with the House Oversight Committee released Thursday, Bondi sought to…

Democrats Slam Bondi’s ‘Sham’ Epstein Interview - Forbes Breaking Business Pam Bondi Lashes Out At Democrats After Testy Epstein Testimony By Alison Durkee , Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. Follow Author May 29, 2026, 04:20pm EDT Topline Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday, defending the agency’s handling of the Epstein files while refusing to answer questions about President Donald Trump’s involvement with the files—sparking accusations from Democrats the hearing was a “sham.” Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on May 29 in Washington, DC. Getty Images Key Facts Bondi testified Friday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Epstein files, telling Congress in an opening statement she believed the DOJ “produced everything required” under federal law from the Epstein files, but admitted there were “redaction errors” in the files that were released. The former AG told Congress she believed the DOJ “produced everything require…

Epstein files list including hundreds of high-profile celebrities and politicians is released in letter from Pam Bondi as she claims NO ONE has been spared | Daily Mail Online ByCLAUDIA AORAHA, DEPUTY HEAD OF NEWS Published:09:59 EDT, 15 February 2026|Updated:22:09 EDT, 15 February 2026 8k Viewcomments Attorney General Pam Bondi revealeda list of 305 high-profile individuals - including Donald Trump and Bill Gates -that have showed up in the Epstein files. The Trump administration has beendrip-releasing millions of emails, photos and documents relating to the case against disgraced financierJeffrey Epstein. Bondi also announced that all of the Epstein files have been released in accordance with Section 3 of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. A letter toCongress, released on February 14,included the list of peoplewho 'are or were a government official or politically exposed person' and were also named 'in the files released under the Act at least once.' Federal workers spent countless hourssifting through the dataand releasing them in batches across December and January. The Epstein files have had a cataclysmic impact on society - forcingtop-tier businessmenand academics …

Pam Bondi breaks silence after firing and has message for Trump Pam Bondi breaks silence after firing and has message for Trump U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi shared a surprisingly upbeat statement on X just a few hours after her termination was announced by the president Comments News Falyn Stempler News Reporter 15:30 ET, 02 Apr 2026 Updated 08:17 ET, 03 Apr 2026 View 3 Images U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi broke her silence hours after it was revealed she was fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi broke her silence hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that she was fired via Truth Social. ‌ Reports emerged about Bondi, who looks unrecognizable in dramatically different throwback snaps, a day before that Trump was planning to fire his longtime associate over her handling of the Epstein files, among other things. He officially announced via Truth Social on Thursday that she would be transitioning into the private sector, while her Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, fills in as Acting Attorney General before a permanent replacement is chosen. Bondi took to X to confirm the news, writing Thursday afternoon, "Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to trans…

What Happened to Pam Bondi? - The Atlantic Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 42:24 Updated at 3:00 p.m. ET on January 20, 2026 B y the time she faced her first oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Pam Bondi had become a person she never really wanted to be. She had told a reporter once that in college she’d wanted to be a pediatrician, but she ended up becoming a lawyer. She’d said that she wasn’t sure she wanted to actually practice law, but she became a prosecutor. She’d told reporters that she “never dreamed” of running for political office, but she did that too, twice winning campaigns for Florida attorney general. She’d said that when Donald Trump eventually asked her to be U.S. attorney general, she “made it really clear” that she did not want the job. During his first term, she had confided to a friend that she wanted to be ambassador to Italy. This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. But here she was in a Senate hearing room in October, a person who had once seemed so mild, so warm, so kindhearted that she’d earned the nickname “Pambi,” opening up a folder full of slap-downs, each tailored to a Democratic commit…

Bondi invoked privilege, declined to answer questions about ... Bondi said Todd Blanche handled the release of the DOJ's Epstein files. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to answer questions about President Donald Trump's role in the Justice Department's release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoking privilege during her interview with the House Oversight Committee. Bondi declined to answer if Trump directed her or any DOJ officials to take actions related to the files -- though she acknowledged that he ordered an investigation into prominent Democrats -- and refused to addressreportsthat she informed Trump that his name appeared multiple times in the files in May,before Congress passed a law requiring their release last November. "I won't discuss any conversations that I had or did not have with the president of the United States," Bondi said, according to a transcript of her May 29 testimony, released by the committee on Thursday. During the roughly 4-hour interview, Bondi was accompanied by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who rebuffed similar questions. "You're not going to get answers on those issues," said Dhillon, who sa…

Pam Bondi tells House committee that Todd Blanche managed Epstein ... Former Attorney General Pam Bonditold the House Oversight Committeeon Friday that then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was in charge of the Justice Department’s botched release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, acknowledging that there were “redaction errors” in the handling of documents, according to Bondi’s opening statement, which was obtained by MS NOW. “As the head of a large Department with broad responsibilities, I did not lead every aspect of this effort or conduct that document review myself,” Bondi said in her prepared remarks. “I delegated oversight over this process to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.” Blanche was named acting attorney general in April after Bondi was fired by President Donald Trump. Bondi told the panel in her transcribed voluntary interview that the search for, collection and review of the DOJ’s Epstein documents was “an enormously complicated and labor intensive process,” according to the statement. Although she conceded that the documents released had “redaction errors” — which included victims’ names and other identifying information, the publication ofnude photosof wo…

Pam Bondi Breaks Silence After Sudden Firing - Newsweek President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi . Trump publicly praised Bondi on Thursday shortly after removing her as attorney general, calling her a “Great American Patriot” and crediting her with overseeing a nationwide drop in violent crime. In a post on X, Trump said Bondi had “faithfully served” over the past year and would soon move into a new private‑sector role to be announced later. This came before Bondi defended her record and pledged a “tireless” transition to successor Todd Blanche in a post on X, issuing a triumphant farewell message that cast her firing as a continuation of her work for Trump rather than a rebuke of her turbulent tenure. View this post on X What to Know Two sources say Bondi was told she was out before Trump delivered his speech Wednesday night, according to two sources who told Fox News Digital. One source said she was already en route back to Florida by the time Trump stepped to the podium. Trump is reportedly considering EPA Director Lee Zeldin as a potential replacement. Trump and Zeldin met at the White House on Tuesday, where the idea of a transition was discussed. A Justic…

Todd Blanche was 'in charge' of Epstein matter, Bondi told ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on May 29, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (CNN) — Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department , was responsible for overseeing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, former Attorney General Pam Bondi said during a closed-door interview with lawmakers last month. According to a transcript of her interview with the House Oversight Committee released Thursday, Bondi sought to distance herself from how her department handled the Epstein files as the Trump administration continues to deal with the political fallout. “He was in charge of the process and the entire release of the Epstein files,” Bondi said when asked for her role in the department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. DOJ has released approximately 3 million files compelled by Congress, but Bondi was pushed to explain why another 3 million still h…