The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: Pam Bondi Will Never Recover
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Feb 12, 2026 A fiery takedown of Pam Bondi's conduct during a high-profile five-hour hearing. Sharp criticism of alleged protection for a former president and moves that weakened DOJ efforts. Questions raised about handling of Epstein survivors' privacy and controversial personnel choices. Claims that institutional credibility suffered long-term damage.
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Bondi Defined By Her Defense Of Trump
- Steve Schmidt calls Pam Bondi a national embarrassment for defending Donald Trump despite severe allegations.
- He frames her behavior as a betrayal of legal ethics and public trust.
Privacy Violations Over Victim Safety
- Schmidt highlights testimony about survivors' privacy being violated and Congress' role in protecting names.
- He uses this to argue the administration prioritized Trump over victims' safety.
Questionable DOJ Hiring Choices
- Schmidt spotlights a Justice Department hire tied to January 6th violence to question Bondi's judgment.
- He emphasizes that hiring someone indicted for assault undermines DOJ credibility.