If you saw clips of Attorney General Pam Bondi testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11, 2026, you saw a masterclass in political combat. What was supposed to be a standard oversight hearing turned into a five-hour showdown over the Jeffrey Epstein files and an alleged "spying" scandal.
Here is the truth behind the three biggest controversies from the hearing.
1. The "Jayapal Search History" Controversy
The most shocking moment of the hearing came when photojournalists captured a document inside Bondi’s binder titled "Jayapal Pramila Search History." * The Allegation: Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin accused Bondi’s Department of Justice of "spying" on members of Congress. They claim the DOJ tracked exactly which files Jayapal was searching for in the secure "reading room" where lawmakers review unredacted Epstein documents.
- The Conflict: Jayapal called it a "burn book" designed to anticipate her questions and launch partisan attacks.
- Bondi’s Defense: The DOJ maintains they keep logs of all file access for security and "transparency" regarding who is looking at what sensitive data.
2. The Redaction "Bungle"
The hearing was officially about the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Democrats (and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie) slammed Bondi for what they called "sloppy and incomplete" releases.
- The "Double Standard": Lawmakers accused the DOJ of redacting the names of powerful enablers while accidentally exposing the names, private details, and even nude photos of survivors.
- The Confrontation: In a viral moment, Rep. Jayapal asked Bondi to turn around and apologize to the Epstein survivors sitting directly behind her in the hearing room.
- The Response: Bondi refused, dismissing the request as "theatrics" and stating she would not "get in the gutter." However, she did state in her opening remarks that she was "deeply sorry" for what any victim suffered at the hands of that "monster."
3. "Washed-Up, Loser Lawyer"
The hearing will likely be remembered for its lack of decorum. As tensions peaked, Bondi pivoted from legal defense to personal offense.
- The Jab: When Rep. Jamie Raskin pushed her on why no co-conspirators have been charged despite millions of pages of evidence, Bondi fired back, calling Raskin a "washed-up, loser lawyer—not even a lawyer."
- The Strategy: Throughout the day, Bondi repeatedly shifted the focus away from Epstein toward President Trump’s accomplishments and the "weaponization" of the DOJ under previous administrations.
Why This Matters for 2026
The "truth" about Pam Bondi’s life today is that she is the frontline defender of the Trump administration's DOJ policy. Whether you see her as a "tough-as-nails" prosecutor fighting for transparency or a partisan official protecting powerful allies depends entirely on your political lens.
The Bottom Line: With over 3 million pages released and millions more still hidden, the "Epstein File" saga is far from over—and Pam Bondi is right in the center of the storm.
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