Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) escalated his criticism of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Sunday interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz, casting doubt on her leadership at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and tying the ongoing Epstein files controversy directly to the highest levels of power in Washington.
When asked about Bondi’s conduct at her testimony before the House Judiciary Committee last week, Massie pointed to a moment that drew attention from both lawmakers and observers: her refusal to make eye contact with the Epstein survivors seated behind her. Massie described the moment as “cold,” suggesting she avoided them out of fear or discomfort. He emphasized that, for the survivors, the issue is not about political figures like President Donald Trump or former President Bill Clinton, but about accountability and justice. According to Massie, many survivors are still waiting to see their own FBI 302 forms released and to watch the men they implicated face prosecution.
Massie also questioned Bondi’s confidence in her own performance. Asked whether he still had faith in her as attorney general, he responded bluntly that he did not. “I don’t think Pam Bondi has confidence in Pam Bondi,” he stated. Massie also called out Bondi for resorting to name-calling during the hearing rather than providing clear answers, and said she failed to take responsibility for key decisions related to the document releases.
Massie argued that Bondi, as head of the DOJ, bears ultimate responsibility for the document production. “You can assign tasks to people,” he said, “but you can’t assign your responsibility.”
Massie: ‘They’re Attacking Me For Trying To Get These Files Released’
The conversation then turned to the political fallout. Raddatz noted that President Trump has backed Massie’s primary challenger and launched personal attacks against him over his push to release the Epstein files. Massie framed the attacks as part of a broader effort by wealthy power brokers to silence him.
“This is about the Epstein class,” he said, describing a network of billionaires and influential figures who, in his view, are connected to the scandal either directly or socially. He called out Trump on his failure to deliver on promises of transparency and claimed the administration remains aligned with those same elites.
Massie closed by labeling the current leadership in Washington the “Epstein administration,” stating that the political pressure he faces is proof of how powerful the interests tied to the files are.
