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5 min readFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi defied a lawful congressional subpoena by refusing to appear for a deposition before the House Oversight Committee, escalating a standoff over the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files. The episode centers on whether Bondi—and by extension the Department of Justice—is above the law, and what that means for congressional oversight.
The Subpoena and the No-Show
Bondi was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee to testify in a closed-door deposition about the Epstein files and what Democrats allege is a White House cover-up. She unilaterally canceled her appearance, claiming that because she is no longer attorney general, the subpoena no longer applies. Democratic Ranking Member Robert Garcia responded sharply: “This subpoena applies to her regardless of her title. She must appear before the committee. And if she continues to ignore the law, oversight Democrats will move forward with contempt proceedings immediately.” Congresswoman Stansbury echoed that, calling the subpoena “legally binding” and warning of contempt if Bondi does not make arrangements to appear.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:00) **Pam Bondi Defies Subpoena** - Former Attorney General Pam Bondi fails to appear for a lawfully issued deposition before the House Oversight Committee, unilaterally canceling her appearance.
- 2 (03:04) **Democratic Response: Contempt Proceedings Threatened** - Ranking Member Robert Garcia and other Oversight Democrats issue statements vowing to hold Bondi in contempt if she does not comply.
- 3 (04:17) **Republican Complicity in the Cover-Up** - The host criticizes House Oversight Republicans for helping Bondi cancel her deposition and framing Democratic outrage as "performative."
- 4 (05:27) **Todd Blanche's Defense on Fox** - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche goes on Fox News to defend the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files and Bondi's absence.
- 5 (06:22) **Blanche on Melania Trump's Epstein Statement** - Blanche responds to Melania Trump's call for Congress to hold a hearing for Epstein survivors.
- 6 (07:56) **Byron Donalds Defends Bondi's No-Show** - Republican Congressman Byron Donalds argues Bondi should not have to testify now that she is a former attorney general.
- 7 (09:54) **Todd Blanche Evades on Privilege** - In an earlier press conference, Blanche refuses to commit to invoking privilege to block Bondi's testimony, deferring to Chairman Comer.
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Pam Bondi refusing to show up at her deposition today before the House Oversight Committee where she was lawfully subpoenaed.
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