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(181,389 posts) Wed Apr 8, 2026, 11:54 AM Apr 8

DOJ says Bondi won't sit for Oversight deposition on Epstein files [View all]

Source: The Hill

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not comply with a subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the Epstein files, the panel’s Republican leadership said in a statement.

“The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition since she is no longer Attorney General and was subpoenaed in her capacity as Attorney General,” a spokeswoman for the House Oversight Committee said in a statement.

“The Committee will contact Pam Bondi’s personal counsel to discuss next steps regarding scheduling her deposition.”

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to request for comment.

The panel’s Democrats have refuted that argument, noting that Bondi was subpoenaed by name to sit for a deposition with the panel, as were other former attorneys general.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5821724-pam-bondi-oversight-deposition-epstein-files/

DOJ says Bondi won't sit for Oversight deposition on Epstein files #TheHill
— #TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2026-04-08T15:12:04.000Z

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DOJ says Bondi won't sit for Oversight deposition on Epstein files [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Apr 8 OP

If we take the House in November, MLWR Apr 8 #1

SCOTUS has given Trumpists permission to defy subpoenas. maxsolomon Apr 8 #5

Statement on Bondi's refusal to appear for deposition LetMyPeopleVote Apr 8 #2

She wasn't subpoenaed as attorney general. She was subpoenaed as Pam Bondi. She has to show up. Ray Bruns Apr 8 #3

Didn't we Dems subpoena Steve (smells like tRUMP's full diaper) Bannon? wolfie001 Apr 8 #9

Has to show up? Like "Gym" Jordan ignored his subpoena? area51 Apr 8 #11

Why should she? Didn't the USSC just declare that contempt of Congress is not a thing??? nt in2herbs Apr 8 #4

Then she can stand. Turbineguy Apr 8 #6

The "Shit 6" will always let rePUKES off the hook wolfie001 Apr 8 #7

the DOJ azureblue Apr 8 #8

I wonder who is paying Bondi's lawyers bills?? riversedge Apr 8 #12

Scofflaw 2na fisherman Apr 8 #10

I think if she's pardoned, she loses the ability to invoke the 5th thesquanderer Apr 8 #16

Different Charges? 2na fisherman Apr 8 #20

If she can't be arrested for contempt of court, Bayard Apr 8 #13

So he fired her so she could avoid the deposition. nt pnwmom Apr 8 #14

I had suspected that was his goal, but then figured it probably wouldn't be successful. I guess we'll see. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 8 #17

The Clintons are no longer in government service but they had to testify. Why not Bondi about the same issue Deuxcents Apr 8 #15

MS NOW-Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition before House Oversight Committee, DOJ says LetMyPeopleVote Apr 8 #18

Why do we keep wasting time and money trying to get Republican't scofflaws to do right. They won't. efhmc Apr 8 #19

Many of the cowardly rats are jumping ship. I believe we might be able to shame enough travelingthrulife Apr 8 #23

This is going to be interesting. republianmushroom Apr 8 #21

Then refer her for criminal charges. Plenty to choose from. travelingthrulife Apr 8 #22