The hearing room crackled with tension. Attorney General Bondi faced a barrage of questions from the House Judiciary Committee, specifically regarding the handling of the Epstein case and the fates of his associates. Chairman Nadler pressed for answers: how many coconspirators had been indicted, how many were even under investigation?
Bondi’s response wasn’t a direct answer. Instead, she launched into a passionate defense, a detailed recounting of what she perceived as politically motivated attacks against the former President. She spoke of weaponized investigations, targeting figures across the political spectrum, and a relentless pursuit fueled by partisan animosity.
The exchange quickly escalated. Nadler demanded a concise answer to his original question, but Bondi refused to be confined. She insisted on framing her response, on presenting the full context as she saw it. A heated back-and-forth ensued, punctuated by accusations of theatrics and a growing sense of frustration from the committee Democrats.
Ranking Member Raskin intervened, warning Bondi against prolonged evasion. His words ignited a furious response. “You don’t tell me anything, you washed-up loser lawyer!” Bondi retorted, her voice rising with indignation. “You’re not even a lawyer!” The outburst stunned the room, a raw display of emotion in the midst of a formal inquiry.
Nadler, reclaiming his time, delivered a scathing indictment. He pointed to a year of inaction, the firing of a key prosecutor, and the delayed release of Epstein files – files that, he claimed, prioritized protecting abusers over safeguarding victims. He accused Bondi of prioritizing loyalty to the former President over justice for the American people.
Bondi countered with equal force, turning the focus back to the impeachments she believed were baseless. She challenged the committee members to acknowledge the lack of evidence supporting accusations against the former President, demanding an apology for what she saw as a politically driven witch hunt.
She then shifted gears, highlighting economic achievements. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, she declared, had soared past 50,000 – a milestone previously deemed impossible. She spoke of booming 401Ks, record-breaking stock market gains, and a revitalized economy under the former President’s leadership. Laughter erupted from the Democratic side, dismissed as incredulous.
“What does the Dow have to do with anything?” Bondi challenged, incredulous at their reaction. “Are you kidding?” She passionately described a period of unprecedented economic growth, a stark contrast to the focus on the Epstein case, which she argued had been ignored by previous administrations.
Bondi concluded with a powerful assertion of the former President’s success in areas of national security. She cited falling murder rates, a historic drop in illegal border crossings, and a commitment to keeping America safe. It was a final, defiant statement, a resolute defense of a legacy she clearly believed in.
