Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 29, 2026, to provide testimony regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.The session was transcribed but held behind closed doors.Committee Chair Rep.James Comer (R-KY) was reportedly the only Republican present, while other Republican lawmakers did not attend, prompting criticism from Rep.Melanie Stansbury (R-NM) for their absence.

The hearing focused on issues raised by survivors, including questions about document redactions, withheld evidence, and Ghislaine Maxwell's prison sentence.Bondi declined to discuss her conversations with former President Trump, citing executive privilege.

Observers noted that the timing of the hearing may have been strategically chosen to minimize Republican scrutiny, though Democrats secured the interview after issuing a subpoena.Potential follow-up questioning may involve Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel.Legal analysts emphasized that Bondi's refusal to answer certain questions is legally understandable given executive privilege protections.The hearing highlights ongoing congressional oversight into the Epstein investigation and the challenges in securing bipartisan accountability.