Over the past few months, the country has read millions of files regarding Jeffrey Epstein and the individuals connected with him. These files have discussed vile acts towards human beings, including trafficking, sexual abuse, child abuse, torture, and even acts of cannibalism. High-profile individuals, such as politicians and celebrities, have been mentioned in these files as witnesses or taking part in the inhuman behavior. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a hearing was held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. where testimony regarding the Epstein files was heard.
US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has faced severe backlash and criticism since her testimony. This hearing was in front of the House Judiciary Committee, and Bondi was questioned for over six hours by lawmakers about the Justice Department’s actions and redactions of the Epstein files release. Questions mainly focused on the high amount of redactions within the files, the lack of prosecution for individuals named in the files, cover-up allegations, and the mistreatment of survivors of Epstein and his accomplices.
In Bondi’s opening testimony, there was an apology towards the survivors of Epstein and the abuse they suffered, calling Epstein a ‘monster.’ However, when questioned about why names of individuals who had been protected for years were not redacted from the files, she refused to offer an adequate response. Several names and images of survivors who have remained hidden from the public have been released, but Bondi has offered no formal protections for these survivors. Survivors have reported that she has been extremely unhelpful throughout the entire process and will not answer calls or emails. Throughout the hearing, Bondi continued to ignore these survivors and would not recognize the ones who had been present during her testimony.
While survivors’ names and images are not being redacted, other files have redacted names, lines of emails, and recipients of various emails. Many speculate that the files being redacted regard high-profile individuals, and are suspecting the DOJ is attempting to cover up acts that have been committed by such individuals. Lawmakers at the hearing asked several questions to Bondi regarding who was responsible for these redactions, why responsible individuals were being protected over survivors, and if there will be any prosecution regarding the files. Bondi failed to answer each time, and changed the subject almost every time a question was asked. There were no definite answers given, and little testimony that would be of any assistance was given by Bondi.
When asked about Donald Trump and his involvement with Epstein, Bondi’s response was shocking. She said, and quoted, “This is so ridiculous, that they are trying to deflect from all the great things Donald Trump has done.” Rather than admitting the high number of times Trump is mentioned within the files for heinous acts, we are told to focus on the small number of things Trump has done to actually improve the country as a whole. There has been no accountability held by Trump, or by anyone within the administration–and Bondi has proved that on a national stage.
Republican or democrat, conservative or liberal–there are real, genuine human beings who have suffered at the hands of Epstein and the individuals connected with him. Our Attorney General is not only failing them, but failing this country as a whole. The people deserve the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
