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Rep. Warren Davidson criticizes AG Bondi over Epstein hearing
The Ohio Republican, who often sides with Trump, joins bipartisan criticism of the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Rep. Warren Davidson, a Republican who has often supported the Trump administration, has criticized U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Davidson posted on social media that he expects the Attorney General to "focus on JUSTICE" and suggested the GOP could lose elections in 2028 over the Epstein investigation.
Why it matters
The Epstein case has drawn criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with both Democrats and some Republicans accusing the DOJ of a lack of transparency and action. Davidson's criticism of Bondi and the administration represents a rare split from Trump for the Ohio congressman, who has generally aligned himself closely with the former president.
The details
Davidson, who has represented parts of southwest Ohio since 2016, posted about Bondi's recent hearing with the House Judiciary Committee, where she defended the Trump administration's actions. Davidson suggested Bondi should "focus on JUSTICE" and retweeted a post saying Republicans could lose elections in 2028 over the Epstein investigation. Davidson had previously voted to release the Epstein files.
- On Feb. 11, 2026, Davidson posted his criticism of Bondi and the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case.
- In November 2025, Davidson voted to release the Epstein files.
The players
Rep. Warren Davidson
A Republican congressman who has represented parts of southwest Ohio since 2016 and has generally aligned himself with the Trump administration, though he has occasionally broken with the former president.
Pam Bondi
The U.S. Attorney General who recently defended the Trump administration's actions in a contentious hearing with the House Judiciary Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Donald Trump
The former president whose administration has faced scrutiny over its handling of the Epstein investigation.
What they’re saying
“Call me crazy, but I expect the Attorney General to lead the Department of Justice and focus on JUSTICE.”
— Rep. Warren Davidson (X)
What’s next
The judge in the Epstein case is expected to rule on whether to release additional files related to the investigation.
The takeaway
Davidson's criticism of Bondi and the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case represents a rare break from the Trump administration for the Ohio congressman, who has generally been a staunch supporter of the former president. The Epstein investigation has drawn bipartisan scrutiny, with both Democrats and some Republicans accusing the DOJ of a lack of transparency and action.
