Democrats believe Attorney General Pam Bondi’s combative performance in a House Judiciary Committee hearing will backfire, bolstering their case to regain the majority in the midterms. During four hours of questioning, Bondi largely refused to answer questions about the Justice Department’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, deflecting queries and lashing out at lawmakers. The Democrats’ coordinated effort with Epstein’s victims also made it clear that Bondi would not apologize for the department’s conduct or cooperate easily. While Republicans praised Bondi’s performance, a single Republican challenger pointed out her lack of answers, further fueling Democratic claims.
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