Jasmine Crockett lights up Pam Bondi over Epstein files: “I’m not saying the President is a pedophile

Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivered a fiery and emotional statement during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, directly confronting Attorney General Pam Bondi over how the Justice Department has handled the files connected to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Crockett accused Bondi of helping protect powerful people instead of standing up for victims.

The hearing took place in Washington, D.C., and it quickly turned tense. Democrats pressed Bondi with repeated questions about why certain Epstein-related documents have not been fully released to the public. Republicans, on the other hand, tried to shift the focus away from Epstein and toward other issues. As the questioning went on, frustration grew among Democrats who felt Bondi was avoiding direct answers.

When it was Crockett’s turn to speak, she made it clear that she would not even bother asking Bondi a question. She said the attorney general had already spent hours dodging and refusing to respond clearly to other members of the committee. Instead of questioning Bondi, Crockett used her time to make a powerful statement.

Several Epstein survivors were sitting in the room behind her. Crockett acknowledged them and said they deserved justice and honesty. She accused Bondi of protecting “pedophiles and creeps” and claimed the administration was actively covering up information. She argued that the public has a right to know the full truth about who was connected to Epstein and what really happened.

Crockett also pointed out that Donald Trump is reportedly mentioned thousands of times in the Epstein files. She clarified that she was not directly calling Trump a pedophile, but she said the records show he was close friends with men who were later accused or convicted of crimes involving minors. In her view, that level of connection demands full transparency and serious investigation.

The controversy is especially intense because Trump promised during his 2024 campaign that he would release the Epstein files if elected. But after returning to office, he did not follow through on that promise. Critics now say that decision raises serious questions about whether the administration is trying to shield certain individuals from scrutiny.

After Crockett finished speaking, a Republican lawmaker gave Bondi a chance to respond. Bondi defended herself and accused Democrats of being obsessed with Epstein because they did not want to talk about crime issues in their own districts. She claimed Crockett was using the hearing as a political attack instead of focusing on real public safety concerns.

Crockett immediately pushed back. She demanded that Bondi focus on prosecuting the people who abused the women sitting behind her in the room. She said the Justice Department should prioritize justice for victims instead of deflecting blame or changing the subject.

The exchange highlighted the deep political divide over the Epstein case. For Democrats like Crockett, the issue is about accountability and transparency, especially when powerful people may be involved. They believe the American public deserves to see the full, unredacted records.

For Republicans and members of the administration, the focus has been on defending the president and arguing that Democrats are using the issue for political gain.

Beyond politics, many Americans are frustrated that years after Epstein’s death, so many questions remain unanswered. Survivors and victims’ advocates say the focus should not be on protecting reputations but on uncovering the full truth and making sure those responsible are held accountable.

The hearing did not resolve the controversy. Instead, it showed how emotional and explosive the issue remains. As long as key documents stay sealed and questions remain unanswered, the debate over Epstein’s connections and who may be protected is likely to continue.