AOC pushes Epstein probe after Pam Bondi's firing as she demands testimony and DOJ transparency

WASHINGTON, DC: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is intensifying her push for transparency following the firing of Pam Bondi, declaring "this isn’t over" as she demands that the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s associates remains a top priority for Congress

President Donald Trump announced the move on Truth Social, praising Bondi and noting her upcoming transition to a private-sector role. 

AOC demands Epstein answers, blasts DOJ over hidden files

Ocasio-Cortez on Wednesday, April 2, argued that the recent firing of Pam Bondi does not change the legal obligation for officials to answer questions about the Epstein case. 

She is focused on the fact that the government is still withholding documents, which she believes is a violation of the law. 

"That’s nice. Still doesn’t get her out of testifying to Congress about Epstein. We must also investigate the continued breaking of the law around the DOJ STILL hiding Epstein files from the public. This isn’t over," Ocasio-Cortez stated.

Pam Bondi faces subpoena after firing in Epstein probe

Bondi’s removal as attorney general may not end her scrutiny in Washington, as lawmakers signal they still intend to question her over the Epstein investigation.

Last month, House Oversight and Government Reform Chair James Comer issued a subpoena seeking Bondi’s testimony after a bipartisan vote to compel her deposition. 

The move was tied to the committee’s ongoing probe into matters related to Epstein. 

After President Trump removed Bondi from her position, panel members signaled that they will continue pressing for answers. Comer has not ruled out proceeding with the deposition despite Bondi’s departure from office.

“Since Pam Bondi is no longer Attorney General, Chairman Comer will speak with Republican members and the Department of Justice about the status of the deposition subpoena and confer on next steps,” a committee spokesperson said in a statement, as per Politico. 

The subpoena effort was led by Republican Rep Nancy Mace of South Carolina. After news of Bondi’s firing broke, Mace posted an image labeling her “FIRED.”

“Bondi handled the Epstein Files in a terrible manner and seriously undermined President Trump,” Mace said. “She has stonewalled every effort to hold the guilty accountable.”

Todd Blanche defends Pam Bondi's firing, denies Epstein link

Todd Blanche pushed back on claims that Bondi was fired because of how Jeffrey Epstein–related files were handled, calling those reports inaccurate.

During an appearance on 'Jesse Watters Primetime' on Fox News on Thursday, April 2, Blanche told Watters, “A lot of what you just said about what happened to the attorney general is simply not true.” 

He made the comments shortly after stepping into his new role as interim attorney general.

Blanche also said he had never heard President Trump connect Bondi’s removal to the Epstein case. 

“I never heard President Trump say that anything that happened to the attorney general had anything to do with the Epstein files,” he said.