Former Florida AG Bondi won't appear for House deposition in Epstein probe

Department of Justice says Bondi, who was recently ousted, will not testify next week as subpoenaed.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:13pm

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The Department of Justice has indicated that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition next week before a House committee investigating how the government handled its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee had subpoenaed Bondi in a bipartisan vote last month, but the DOJ says she will not testify since she is no longer the attorney general.

Why it matters

Bondi has faced scrutiny over how the Justice Department handled the Epstein case files, which contained multiple errors and ran behind a deadline set by Congress. Her refusal to testify raises questions about accountability and transparency in the government's handling of the high-profile Epstein investigation.

The details

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bondi last month to testify about the Epstein files. However, the DOJ has now indicated that Bondi will not appear for the scheduled deposition on April 14 since she is no longer the attorney general. The committee plans to contact Bondi's personal counsel to discuss next steps.

  • Bondi was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee in a bipartisan vote last month.
  • The deposition was scheduled for April 14, 2026.
  • Bondi was ousted from her position as Florida Attorney General by President Trump on April 2, 2026.

The players

Pam Bondi

Former Attorney General of Florida who faced scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

House Oversight Committee

The congressional committee investigating the government's handling of the Epstein case.

Donald Trump

The President who ousted Bondi from her position as Florida Attorney General.

Todd Blanche

The Deputy Attorney General who has been elevated to the top job at the Justice Department, at least on an acting basis, after Bondi's departure.

Nancy Mace

The Republican Congresswoman who initiated the motion to compel Bondi's appearance before the committee.

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What they’re saying

“Bondi cannot escape accountability simply because she no longer holds the office of Attorney General.”

— Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative

“Now that Pam Bondi has been fired, she's trying to get out of her legal obligation to testify before the Oversight Committee about the Epstein files and the White House cover-up.”

— Robert Garcia, U.S. Representative

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee plans to contact Bondi's personal counsel to discuss rescheduling her deposition, as they insist she must still testify despite no longer being the Florida Attorney General.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in the government's handling of high-profile investigations, even after officials leave their positions. The House committee is determined to compel Bondi's testimony, underscoring the importance of public oversight of such matters.