Rep. Garcia Requests Filmed Testimony for Pam Bondi on Epstein Files Release

Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, on Monday, urging the panel's leadership to film and publicly release former Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony concerning the release of the Epstein files slated for May 29.

Garcia, the top Democrat on the investigative committee, stated that Bondi's testimony being held as a transcribed interview raises concerns of transparency and that a deposition is the best available forum.

He said, 'A failure to film and release a video of Ms. Garcia added, 'Filming and releasing a recording are critical to providing the public with an unvarnished, candid view of Ms. Democrats threatened to hold Bondi and anyone who fails to show up for Epstein depositions in contempt of Congress, according to the Washington Examiner.

Comer and oversight Republicans called Garcia’s plan to hold Bondi in contempt 'theater' and announced Bondi’s hearing date for May 29. Transcribed interviews are voluntary, giving witnesses the opportunity to refuse to answer questions. Other high-profile figures appeared before the panel as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and retail mogul Les Wexner.

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon will be Bondi’s legal representation. Garcia said Dhillon’s attendance would violate a committee rule that limits witnesses’ attorneys to two nongovernmental lawyers, specifying that government agency personnel may not attend. Garcia stated, 'In that case, there would be a clear conflict of interest between Ms.