Bipartisan outrage is brewing in Congress over the Department of Justice’s fumbling of the Jeffrey Epstein file release, and it’s aimed squarely at Attorney General Pam Bondi.
This whole mess centers on the DOJ’s failure to fully disclose Epstein-related documents by a congressionally mandated deadline, sparking talks of contempt and even impeachment from both Democrats and Republicans.
For hardworking taxpayers, this isn’t just a bureaucratic blunder—it’s a slap in the face, with potential legal exposure down the line if justice for Epstein’s victims is delayed by red tape or stonewalling. The financial burden of prolonged investigations, funded by public dollars, could pile up fast if accountability isn’t enforced now. We can’t let government officials dodge scrutiny while the public foots the bill.
The saga kicked off with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed with overwhelming support from both parties in Congress last month, demanding the release of Epstein files within 30 days with minimal redactions. That deadline came and went last Friday, and the DOJ not only missed it but dropped heavily redacted documents that left lawmakers fuming.
Enter Representative Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who co-sponsored the bill and aren’t mincing words about the DOJ’s performance. They’ve publicly blasted Bondi and her team for what they see as a clear violation of the law. Isn’t it refreshing to see both sides agree that government overreach—or incompetence—needs a firm check?
Over the weekend, criticism intensified as Khanna and Massie took to CBS News’ "Face the Nation" to demand action. Massie didn’t hold back, stating, “The quickest way, and I think most expeditious way, to get justice for these victims is to bring inherent contempt against Pam Bondi.” That’s a bold call from a conservative stalwart, showing this isn’t just partisan posturing—it’s about results.
Khanna echoed the sentiment on "Morning Joe" on MS Now come Monday, hinting at a step-by-step approach: start with contempt of Congress, then escalate if needed. He noted, “There are a few Republicans who are on board with it.” Well, if even the GOP is ready to throw down, Bondi might want to start clearing her desk.
The plan, as laid out by both lawmakers, involves holding Bondi in inherent contempt, potentially slapping daily fines until the files are fully released. It’s a rare bipartisan coalition forming, and one that could actually stick if the DOJ keeps dragging its feet.
Khanna made it clear this isn’t a Democrat-only crusade, pointing out that Massie could spearhead the effort, giving it cross-aisle credibility. The idea of a 30-day grace period was floated, but let’s be honest—why should the DOJ get extra time when they’ve already blown past a legal mandate?
Now, the DOJ isn’t sitting entirely silent—they’ve promised more file releases in the coming days. But with so many documents still under wraps or blacked out, the backlash from both sides of the aisle isn’t likely to fade anytime soon.
Even Bondi and the broader Trump administration haven’t escaped the heat, facing sharp criticism for how this has been handled. From a conservative angle, it’s disappointing to see an administration tied to “draining the swamp” stumble on transparency—especially on an issue as grave as Epstein’s crimes.
Victims’ advocates and everyday Americans deserve answers, not excuses, and the longer this delay stretches, the more it erodes trust in our institutions. If the DOJ thinks a slow drip of files will quiet the storm, they’ve misread the room.
Whether the contempt push succeeds—or escalates to impeachment—remains up in the air, but the momentum is building. Khanna and Massie are reportedly even drafting impeachment articles, though they’re holding off for now to see if more documents surface by year’s end.
From a populist perspective, this is exactly the kind of accountability conservatives have been demanding for years—holding unelected bureaucrats to the fire, no matter who’s in charge. If Bondi can’t deliver on a clear congressional mandate, what’s stopping the next official from ignoring the law altogether?
Let’s keep the pressure on, because justice for Epstein’s victims shouldn’t be buried under redactions or delayed by red tape. Congress has the tools to act, and with both parties fed up, Bondi might just find herself in the hottest seat in Washington.
