Bondi refuses to answer questions about Trump in House Epstein probe
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The coverage treats Pam Bondi’s refusal to play along as a confession, as if every congressional question deserves an on-the-spot answer. But these hearings are often built for clips, not clarity, and “Democrats said” is doing a lot of work in place of verified facts. Conservatives should be wary of a process that pressures witnesses to speculate about what someone “knew” or to discuss internal Justice Department decisions in a partisan setting.
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WASHINGTON >> Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from Congress on whether President Donald Trump was aware of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s activities that led to his criminal indictments or whether he directed her to redact Justice Department files that were made public, Democratic lawmakers said today.
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The coverage treats Pam Bondi’s refusal to play along as a confession, as if every congressional question deserves an on-the-spot answer. But these hearings are often built for clips, not clarity, and “Democrats said” is doing a lot of work in place of verified facts.
Conservatives should be wary of a process that pressures witnesses to speculate about what someone “knew” or to discuss internal Justice Department decisions in a partisan setting. Due process is not an inconvenience, and separation of powers matters when lawmakers use subpoenas to fish for headlines.
If there are credible claims of wrongdoing, the proper venue is a competent investigation with clear standards and accountability, not performative insinuation. The real public interest is equal justice under the law and public trust in institutions, not turning one notorious criminal’s legacy into a political weapon.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.