Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee that Todd Blanche was responsible for overseeing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi stated that Blanche was in charge of the process related to the Epstein Files Transparency Act and sought to clarify her department's compliance. She noted that approximately 3 million files had been released but faced questions about why another 3 million had not yet been disclosed. Bondi asserted that the remaining files were either duplicates or privileged materials, despite bipartisan criticism regarding the handling of the documents.
During her testimony, Bondi was asked about her previous claims regarding the Epstein client list and her role in the decision to transfer Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison. She denied having any involvement in the transfer and expressed her belief that Maxwell should serve her sentence in prison without the possibility of a pardon. The Justice Department has faced scrutiny for its handling of the Epstein files, including errors in redactions that revealed information about victims. Bondi's testimony is seen as significant as Blanche is expected to face a challenging confirmation process as Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
