Massie Launches Impeachment Against Pam Bondi Over Epstein Redactions
In a rare display of cross-party unity, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (KY) and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna (CA) are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of failing to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The lawmakers, who co-sponsored the bipartisan legislation signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, claim the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) partial and heavily redacted release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents on December 19 violates both the letter and spirit of the mandate.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act required the DOJ to release all unclassified investigative materials related to the late convicted sex offender by December 19, 2025, with limited exceptions for victim privacy, ongoing investigations, or national security. However, the initial tranche included extensive redactions—such as entirely blacked-out pages in grand jury materials—and omitted key documents, including a rumored 60-count draft indictment and an 82-page prosecution memo that survivors and lawmakers say could implicate powerful individuals.
Massie and Khanna have publicly blasted the release as “incomplete” and “excessive” in redactions, arguing it protects “rich and powerful men” while denying justice to over 1,200 identified victims. On CBS’s Face the Nation, Massie called inherent contempt—the House’s power to fine or detain officials—the “quickest way” to force compliance, stating Bondi could face daily fines until full disclosure. Khanna echoed this, noting they are building a bipartisan coalition and have already begun drafting impeachment articles, though they have not yet committed to introducing them.
The DOJ, led by Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, defended the rollout as methodical, prioritizing victim protections with hundreds of lawyers reviewing materials. Blanche dismissed contempt and impeachment threats as baseless, saying on NBC’s Meet the Press, “Bring it on—we are doing everything we’re supposed to be doing.” Subsequent releases have included some unredacted documents following pressure, but critics, including Epstein survivors, maintain the process falls short, with allegations of removed photos and withheld evidence fueling cover-up claims.
Survivors’ attorneys have accused the DOJ of legal violations, stating the structured release makes it “difficult or impossible” for victims to access relevant information. Massie has highlighted FBI witness interviews naming other alleged perpetrators and Epstein’s seized emails as missing, while Khanna emphasized the need to expose those who “watched or participated” in abuses or sabotaged prosecutions.
This escalation tests Republican loyalty in a GOP-controlled House, as Massie—a frequent Trump critic—and Khanna push for accountability. President Trump has not directly commented on the impeachment threats but recently criticized Massie personally. As additional files trickle out, the bipartisan duo vows to continue pressing for full transparency, warning that failure risks perpetuating a “corrupt system” shielding the elite.
The controversy underscores lingering questions about Epstein’s network of influential associates, with demands for justice intensifying amid claims the redactions prioritize political protection over victim restitution.