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DOJ Says Pam Bondi Won't Testify on Epstein as Trump Fires Her

08 April, 2026.USA.12 sources

Key Takeaways

Bondi will not appear April 14 for Epstein deposition before House Oversight Committee.
DOJ says she is no longer Attorney General and won't testify.
Bondi was fired by Trump last week.

Bondi's Deposition Blocked

The Justice Department informed the House Oversight Committee that Pam Bondi will not appear for her scheduled deposition.

“Washington — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee next week to answer questions about the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said Wednesday”

CBS News

Bondi was subpoenaed in her official capacity as attorney general, a post she no longer holds.

CBS News

The committee said they will contact Bondi's personal counsel to discuss next steps.

House Republicans who had joined Democrats said they will insist on having her appear.

Legal Battle Over Capacity

The Justice Department argued Bondi was subpoenaed in her official capacity and no longer holds that office.

The letter asked the committee to confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.

Fox News

The subpoena has not been withdrawn.

Rep. Nancy Mace argued the subpoena is to Bondi by name, not by title.

Epstein Files Controversy

Bondi faced intense scrutiny for her oversight of the Epstein investigation.

“Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for her April 14 deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a spokeswoman for the committee”