Attorney General Pam Bondi faced tough questioning in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as Democrats accused her of fueling Justice Department politicization. Republicans defended her leadership and praised her for restoring focus and discipline to law enforcement after years of internal division.
The hearing was Pam Bondi’s first major appearance since former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment. She denied political bias and said she aimed to end the weaponization of justice. Democrats questioned her over Comey’s prosecution and the refusal to release Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi refused to discuss her talks with the White House, calling them personnel matters.
Tensions rose when Senator Richard Blumenthal asked about her past lobbying ties. Bondi defended her integrity, while another clash with Senator Adam Schiff erupted over a dropped case involving Trump’s border adviser Tom Homan.
Nearly 300 former Justice Department officials warned that the agency’s independence was at risk. Despite the criticism, Senate Republicans backed Bondi, saying she was restoring fairness and focus to the Justice Department.
