Nancy Mace Moves to Subpoena AG Pam Bondi Over Missing Epstein Files
Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing Congress to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Justice Department’s handling of files tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move could force Bondi to testify publicly about whether the government fully complied with a law requiring the release of Epstein records.
The demand escalates a growing confrontation between lawmakers and the Justice Department over missing or redacted documents. Critics argue the DOJ has failed to provide full transparency about Epstein’s network and possible accomplices.
According to reporting from The Washington Times and statements from Mace’s office, the South Carolina Republican urged the House Oversight Committee to issue a subpoena after reviewing records linked to the case. She has questioned why certain documents previously released to the public later disappeared from the DOJ’s online database.
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The controversy centers on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Justice Department to publish all unclassified files connected to the Epstein investigation. Lawmakers who have reviewed the records say millions of pages exist, but only a portion have been released publicly.
“The DOJ released these files, then quietly pulled some of them down without explanation,” Mace said in a statement.
The dispute highlights broader concerns in Congress that key evidence or names connected to Epstein’s operations may still be hidden from public view. Lawmakers from both parties have called for additional scrutiny after reviewing unredacted materials at a secure DOJ facility.
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Attorney General Bondi has said the department complied with the transparency law and released all required documents, though officials acknowledged some materials were withheld due to legal protections.
If the Oversight Committee moves forward with a subpoena, Bondi could soon face questions under oath about the handling of one of the most closely watched investigative file releases in recent years.
The push for answers in Washington is expected to continue as lawmakers keep reviewing the records.
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