Rep. Moskowitz Grills AG Pam Bondi on Epstein Files and DOJ Actions

Moskowitz's Opening Remarks

• 💡 Rep. Moskowitz began by thanking Attorney General Pam Bondi for her past assistance in Florida, specifically after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and in prosecuting a constituent who threatened him.
• 📌 He highlighted their long-standing relationship before transitioning to his critical questioning.

Criticisms of Epstein File Transparency

• ⚠️ Moskowitz criticized the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding the Epstein files, noting that 12 months passed since "part one" was released to influencers.
• 🚫 He pointed out the failure to release "phase two" of binders and President Trump's statements dismissing the Epstein matter as a hoax and blaming Barack Obama.
• 📜 The Justice Department missed a Congress-mandated deadline to release all Epstein files, with releases marred by missed redactions and accusations of omissions.

Congressional Pressure and Resistance

• 🏛️ Republicans initially voted against the release of files and sought protection from future votes, while Speaker Johnson sent Congress home early.
• ✅ A veto-proof majority in Congress (every House member but one, and the entire Senate) ultimately forced the administration to release the files through the Massey discharge petition.
• 🚨 The White House reportedly pressured Republican members who signed the petition, promising appropriations or threatening primaries.

Discrepancies and File Revelations

• 🔍 Moskowitz highlighted contradictions, stating that Kash Patel's sworn testimony that the FBI had no credible evidence of Epstein trafficking girls to others was proven false by documents.
• 🌍 Documents revealed Epstein had a worldwide sex trafficking ring involving girls from various countries and modeling agencies, and even a relationship with a summer camp for grooming.
• 📈 Contrary to claims, Trump's name appears frequently in the Epstein files, more than "God's name appears in the book about God" or "Harry Potter's name appears in seven books about Harry Potter."

Allegations and Connections

• 🧩 Ghislaine Maxwell claimed 29 Epstein associates made secret DOJ deals and later sought clemency to release more names.
• 🏝️ Moskowitz noted that Howard Lutnick described Epstein's home with a massage table, and later, Howard Stern and his family were found to have visited Epstein Island in 2012 after Epstein's state charges.
• ❌ Statements from a club manager disputed President Trump's claim that he kicked Epstein out of his club.