Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Will Not Testify on April 14 in Epstein Files Probe

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a deposition scheduled for April 14 before the House Oversight Committee. The committee is investigating the Justice Department's handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Department of Justice informed the committee that Bondi, who was removed from her position last week by President Donald Trump, is no longer obligated to testify under the subpoena issued in her official capacity. The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. ), released a statement confirming the Justice Department's position.

Assistant Attorney General Patrick D. Davis wrote in a letter to the committee that Bondi no longer holds the office and thus cannot testify as Attorney General. The committee stated it would contact Bondi's personal counsel to discuss rescheduling the deposition.

from both parties have urged Bondi to testify despite her change in status.

Reps. ) sent a joint letter to Chairman Comer asserting that Bondi's removal does not diminish the committee's oversight interests. They emphasized that Congress's authority extends to former officials and requested public reaffirmation that Bondi must appear or face enforcement.

“— Reps. Ro Khanna and Nancy Mace, joint letter to House Oversight Committee (date not specified in sources) Rep. Nancy Mace posted on social media that Bondi cannot escape accountability and should face contempt charges if she refuses to comply. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the committee, stated that contempt charges would begin in Congress if Bondi defies the subpoena.”

Bondi faced criticism during her tenure for the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related files, including failures to comply with the Epstein Transparency Act. The department attempted to withhold large portions of evidence from public view, including sensitive survivor details and personal information.