House Committee Subpoenas Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

The House Oversight panel has subpoenaed former Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of its ongoing investigation into the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This action brings the highest-level Trump administration official yet before the committee for questioning regarding the handling of the Epstein case and related documents.

Background of the Investigation

The subpoena comes after the Justice Department, while led by Bondi, released a memo denying the existence of documents pertaining to Epstein, including a rumored list of high-profile clients he may have used for blackmail. This sparked significant public and legislative demand for the release of the so-called “Epstein files.” Former President Trump publicly sought to distance himself from the controversy.

Authenticity of Circulating Photo

In 2025, a photo claiming to show Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, and Jeffrey Epstein circulated widely on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. While the image is authentic and not digitally altered, it has been miscaptioned. The woman pictured is Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve, not Attorney General Pam Bondi. Meaww fact-checked the image, confirming the misidentification.

Bondi’s Previous Defense and Congressional Interest

Attorney General Bondi previously launched a passionate defense of President Trump during a combative hearing, repeatedly challenging Democrats with vocal objections. The Associated Press reported on this heated exchange.

Further Developments

The House Oversight panel’s subpoena of Bondi signifies a continued push for transparency regarding the Epstein case and the actions taken by the Trump administration. The Hill notes that this is a significant step in the committee’s review of the files.

Fact Check Confirmation

According to AFP Fact Check, an image circulating purporting to show a young Pam Bondi with Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is altered, with Bondi’s face edited into a 1997 photo originally featuring Trump and Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve.