Pam Bondi Dodges Epstein Investigation Deposition Despite Subpoena

Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General who oversaw the Justice Department during critical moments of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, is refusing to show up for a scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. The committee subpoenaed Bondi last month amid bipartisan concern over the Justice Department’s mishandling of the Epstein files, which included millions of case documents riddled with errors and delayed beyond congressional deadlines.

The Department of Justice informed the committee that Bondi will not appear at the April 14 deposition because she is no longer attorney general. Bondi was ousted from her role by President Donald Trump on April 2, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is now acting in her stead. The department’s official website still lists Bondi as attorney general, but the administration’s attempt to use her departure as an excuse to avoid testimony has been met with fierce resistance.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who led the motion to compel Bondi’s appearance, emphasized that the subpoena targets her personally, not just her former title. “Bondi cannot escape accountability simply because she no longer holds the office of Attorney General,” Mace declared, promising to push for a new deposition date.

Democrats on the committee are equally adamant. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the committee’s top Democrat, accused Bondi of trying to evade her legal obligation and called out a broader White House cover-up related to the Epstein case. Garcia warned that failure to comply with the subpoena could lead to contempt of Congress charges.

The House Oversight Committee, led by Republican Rep. James Comer (KY), has a track record of enforcing subpoenas against powerful figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton. Bondi’s refusal to testify raises serious questions about the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in one of the most consequential investigations into elite abuse and institutional failure.

This standoff is more than a procedural dispute. It highlights a disturbing pattern of former Trump officials dodging scrutiny while critical evidence about Epstein’s trafficking network and government complicity remains shrouded in secrecy. The committee’s fight to compel Bondi’s testimony is a crucial front in the ongoing battle for justice and truth in the Epstein saga.