US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, where Democrats accused her of weaponising the Department of Justice and leaving ‘an enormous stain on American history’. Bondi sparred with lawmakers over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, enforcement actions in Democratic-led cities, and probes into Donald Trump’s political opponents.
During the hearing, Bondi criticised Democratic senators in personal terms while defending her record. She remained notably silent on questions regarding former FBI Director James Comey, declining to comment on ongoing matters. Democrats argued that Bondi had ‘fundamentally transformed’ the DOJ, alleging politicisation of the department under her leadership.
Key flashpoints included Bondi’s management of the Epstein case, with Democrats pressing for details on why certain steps were not taken earlier. Bondi pushed back, insisting the department was acting appropriately. The hearing underscored deep partisan divisions over the independence of the justice system.
