Adam Schiff Puts Pam Bondi on the Hot Seat in Explosive Oversight Hearing: $50,000, Epstein, and DOJ Abuse

Today, Democratic Senator Adam Schiff delivered a masterclass in the Senate committee hearing, where Attorney General Pam Bondi testified under oath. Schiff, a former federal prosecutor before entering Congress, relentlessly questioned Bondi, exposing the unprecedented ways the Department of Justice has been used to protect allies and shield wrongdoing under the Trump administration.

Questions Bondi Refused to Answer

Throughout the hearing, Bondi repeatedly dodged direct questions, including:

Whether she consulted ethics lawyers before approving a $400 million gift from Qatar to the President.

Who requested that Trump’s name be flagged in the Epstein FBI documents.

Whether Tom Homan received $50,000 in bribe money.

The legality of firing career prosecutors who worked on January 6 investigations.

The legality of military and immigration actions taken under her watch.

Instead of answering, Bondi repeatedly attacked committee members personally, attempting to distract from the core issues. Schiff reminded the committee that this was an oversight hearing, not a personal battlefield.

The $50,000 Bribe Scandal

The hearing’s most explosive focus was the allegation that Tom Homan received $50,000 in a duffel bag:

Schiff demanded Bondi confirm whether audio or video evidence exists.

Bondi deflected responsibility to FBI Director Patel, refusing to answer directly.

Schiff emphasized that this lack of transparency obstructs congressional oversight and shields potential misconduct within the DOJ.

He also highlighted that the Department has effectively become a political weapon, shielding allies and targeting opponents, a practice never seen to this degree in modern history.

Political Violence and DOJ Overreach

More than 1,000 former federal prosecutors have raised alarms about Bondi’s leadership.

Under Bondi, the DOJ has been accused of shielding allies and attacking political opponents, including prosecutors investigating the former president.

Schiff pointed out that Epstein-related cover-ups, bribe scandals, and abuses of power erode public trust in the justice system.

Bondi “Loses It,” Schiff Holds Firm

Throughout the hearing, Bondi repeatedly yelled, flailed, and tried to derail the proceedings, but Schiff remained unshaken, enforcing decorum and repeatedly demanding answers.

One of the most memorable moments came when Schiff asked if the committee—or the public—could see any video or audio of Homan taking the $50,000, and Bondi continued to defer responsibility, highlighting the DOJ’s ongoing refusal to provide transparency.

A Stark Warning About Transparency and the Rule of Law

The hearing sent a clear message:

The DOJ cannot be weaponized to protect individuals or conceal wrongdoing.

Congressional oversight is critical to safeguard democracy and uphold the law.

Bondi’s repeated refusal to answer questions demonstrates the real danger of politicized justice and abuse of power.