Bulwark Takes Pam Bondi LOSES IT In Congressional Hearing
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Feb 12, 2026 A sharp breakdown of Pam Bondi's combative congressional testimony and moments of evasion. They singling out redaction failures and DOJ accountability questions. Discussion of a controversial hire tied to Jan. 6 and a disputed witness statement. Examination of political motives, optics, and the potential costs to Bondi's reputation.
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Attorney General's New Deference To The President
- Jonathan V. Last says the attorney general treats Congress with open contempt and behaves like she works for the president.
- This marks a new erosion of traditional cabinet independence and deference to congressional oversight.
Weigh Attendance Versus Optics In Oversight
- If Republicans continue attending Democratic-led oversight, they risk signaling legitimacy while performing for the base.
- Consider whether absenting or fully engaging would better serve accountability and optics.
Performance Over Substance In Testimony
- Pam Bondi deflects questions about Epstein by praising Trump's transparency and touting stock-market gains.
- Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last view this as performative messaging aimed at Trump loyalists, not factual answers.