AG Defends Epstein Files, Crime Stats as Democrats Allege DOJ Weaponization (Feb 2026)

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee on February 11, 2026, defending the Trump DOJ’s handling of Epstein files that exposed victim identities while redacting perpetrator names. Republicans praised historic crime reductions while Democrats accused the administration of weaponizing federal law enforcement against Trump’s political opponents.