Bondi Testimony Puts Todd Blanche Over Epstein Files, Complicating AG Confirmation
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Bondi Testimony Puts Todd Blanche Over Epstein Files, Complicating AG Confirmation
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
House Oversight released Pam Bondi’s May 29 transcript a day after Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general, showing Bondi delegated oversight of the Epstein files rollout to him.
Bondi said Blanche led the entire release of millions of documents — including redaction rules, privilege calls and corrections — and also drafted the DOJ-FBI memo saying no Epstein client list evidence was found.
That role could sharpen Senate scrutiny because lawmakers in both parties have already criticized the rollout over missing records, heavy redactions and failures to fully shield some victims’ identities; senators sought a GAO probe in March.
Bondi still defended Blanche, saying the redaction error rate was 1% and calling his handling a “Herculean task,” while the White House said he is doing an excellent job.
Blanche’s confirmation was already likely to face questions over his independence after Sen. Adam Schiff opened an inquiry last month into whether the former Trump defense lawyer ignored recusal guidance.