In a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee, former Attorney General Pam Bondi admitted her limited role in the management of the Jeffrey Epstein files. She placed the responsibility on her deputy and successor, Todd Blanche.

During the session, Bondi, who was removed from her position by President Trump in April, discussed her lack of authority in the oversight of the files. Her comments marked a departure from her previous tactics of vigorously countering Democratic inquiries about her conduct on Capitol Hill.

According to Representative Robert Garcia of California, Bondi emphasized that Blanche managed ‘the entire investigation’ and was in charge of deciding which documents were released. She also repeatedly referenced Kash Patel, the FBI director, as another key figure involved in the process.

Despite Bondi’s statements, current and former Justice Department officials argued against her portrayal. They stated she was privy to all significant developments in the Epstein investigation and approved every major decision, including a memo issued in July 2025 that concluded the government’s review of the files.

Bondi later posted on social media, commending Blanche for his ‘herculean task’ of handling the case, calling him an ‘incredible’ attorney general, and refuted any claims of discord between them.