Sen. Welch Questions AG Pam Bondi on DOJ Oversight and Voting Rights

Government Shutdown and Healthcare Concerns

• ⚠️ Senator Welch highlights the impending premium increases for Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollees on November 1st, emphasizing the potential financial strain on families, including one with a child suffering from acute myeloid leukemia.
• 💡 Attorney General Bondi acknowledges the concern for families and mentions nonprofit support for children with terminal illnesses, while also suggesting the government shutdown is linked to Democrats' desire for healthcare for illegal aliens.
• 🤝 Welch stresses the need for bipartisan negotiation to resolve healthcare issues affecting families in both red and blue states, encouraging the President to urge Republicans to engage in discussions.

Voting Rights and Election Integrity

• ❓ Senator Welch questions Attorney General Bondi regarding a letter sent by her office demanding voting file information from states, including Vermont, and an accompanying assertion about the voting process being “taken over by the left.”
• 🔍 Welch seeks clarification on the basis for this assertion and evidence of any “takeover” of the voting process, emphasizing the importance of fair and free elections.
• ⚖️ Bondi states her office is involved in voter roll lawsuits in six states and asserts entitlement to the requested information, noting that it would remain confidential.

Pending Litigation and DOJ Decisions

• 🧐 Welch points out that Bondi discussed pending litigation regarding the sentencing of the Kavanaugh defendant, despite her earlier assertion that she could not discuss pending cases.
• 🗣️ Bondi clarifies that the discussion involved facts from the sentencing hearing, not her office's pending appeal, and that she takes her oath and fair elections seriously.

FBI Investigation and Missing Funds

• ❓ Welch inquires about a potential audio and video tape related to the transfer of $50,000 to Homan, asking if the Attorney General has an interest in knowing its whereabouts.
• 🤷 Bondi states she does not know the answer as the investigation was resolved prior to her confirmation as Attorney General, leading to a disagreement about whether the issue is resolved.