11.02.2026 19:40
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi made striking statements during her testimony in Congress regarding the Epstein files, apologizing to the victims. Bondi, who said, "I have dedicated my entire career and professional life to protecting victims of sexual abuse," expressed her sadness over the accidental disclosure of some victim names in the files. Rejecting the opposition's accusations of "protecting powerful names and censorship," Bondi stated that "technical review is ongoing" for the 3 million pages of documents that are claimed to be incomplete.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified today before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the process of releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files to the public. The session was marked by allegations that millions of pages of documents were published in a flawed and incomplete manner. Bondi's remarks directed at the victims drew attention.
APOLOGIZED TO THE VICTIMS
Responding to allegations of "cover-up," Bondi began her speech by addressing Epstein's victims. Expressing her sorrow over the disclosure of some victim names due to technical glitches in the documents, Bondi stated:
"As a prosecutor who has dedicated her career to protecting victims of sexual abuse, I apologize to the victims for the mistakes that have occurred. Our goal is not to re-traumatize them but to ensure that justice is served."
Bondi said, "I am deeply saddened for any victim, especially for everything they have endured because of that monster."
CRITICIZED DEMOCRATS
Pam Bondi also accused Democrats of being hypocritical regarding Epstein, stating, "You all should apologize. You sit here attacking the President... None of you have asked Merrick Garland a single word about Jeffrey Epstein in the last four years. Because they don't really care about Epstein's victims. It's all about politics."
HARSH CRITICISM FROM RASKIN
Bondi's statements did not lower the tension in the committee. Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin criticized the Department of Justice, claiming that the names of the perpetrators in the documents were "mysteriously" censored, and said, "You are apologizing here today, but while leaving the victims exposed in the documents, you are protecting the perpetrators. This approach will be a shameful legacy."
"WHERE ARE THE 3 MILLION PAGES?"
Committee members pointed out that only half of the approximately 6 million pages of documents that should be published under the law have been released, asking Bondi for clarity. Bondi argued that the remaining documents are still under review and that a significant portion consists of "repetitions."
However, some lawmakers claimed that the Department of Justice deliberately redacted the documents to protect influential individuals.
"TRANSPARENCY ROOM" DEBATE
Representative Ro Khanna announced that critical names were identified in the uncensored documents. Meanwhile, the fact that lawmakers were only allowed to take handwritten notes in a special room designated for reviewing the documents sparked debates about transparency.
Opposition members argued that this practice hinders public oversight and raises questions about the process.