Pam Bondi Dodges House Deposition in Epstein Probe After Trump Ouster

The Department of Justice has announced that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not attend her scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee next week, a key step in the ongoing investigation into the government’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The DOJ’s rationale: Bondi is no longer in office, and the subpoena targeted her in her official capacity.

This dodge comes just days after President Trump ousted Bondi from her role, a move that some see as a strategic shield against congressional scrutiny. Bondi herself stated she would focus on transitioning the office, but the committee insists that stepping down does not grant immunity from testifying.

Jessica Collins, spokeswoman for the Oversight Committee, confirmed that officials plan to engage Bondi’s personal counsel to reschedule the deposition. Meanwhile, bipartisan support for compelling Bondi’s testimony remains firm. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who spearheaded the motion to compel, emphasized that the subpoena targets Bondi by name, not by title, and expects her to appear promptly.

On the Democratic side, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), the committee’s ranking member, warned that Bondi’s refusal to testify could lead to contempt of Congress charges. He accused Bondi of attempting to dodge legal obligations amid revelations of a White House cover-up concerning the mishandling of Epstein files.

This confrontation echoes the committee’s earlier showdown with Bill and Hillary Clinton, who were held in contempt for ignoring subpoenas related to the same investigation. The Epstein probe has exposed a pattern of high-level officials evading accountability, raising urgent questions about transparency and justice for survivors.

As the committee prepares to escalate enforcement measures, Bondi’s refusal to cooperate underscores the ongoing battle to hold powerful figures accountable for their roles in covering up Epstein’s crimes and obstructing investigations. The stakes could not be higher for democratic oversight and the rule of law.