Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on her handling of the Epstein files before accusing her of perjury and demanding she resign during a House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Wednesday. 

Bondi testified before the Committee in an oversight hearing after the Department of Justice released an additional 3 million Epstein Files in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Trump signed into law last November.

Bondi and the DOJ have faced heavy scrutiny over the heavy redactions, namely of the names belonging to potential Epstein affiliates, clients, and coconspirators in the latest document dump.

Rep. Lieu began his questioning focusing on a photograph of former Prince Andrew with an Epstein victim, accusing her of attempting to “protect” Prince Andrew by closing the investigation into Epstein’s coconspirators and patrons of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring last July. But when asked why she shut the investigation down, a rattled Pam Bondi attempted to once again deflect, stating, “I don’t believe you asked Merrick Garland these questions when he was Attorney General and sat before you twice.”

But Ted Lieu fired back, agreeing that former Attorney General Merrick Garland and his predecessors “dropped the ball,” and slamming Bondi for “protecting” Epstein affiliates and coconspirators.

Lieu then asked the scrambling Attorney General if President Trump was ever at a party with Epstein and underage girls present, and she took a whole seven seconds to muster a response, stating, “This is so ridiculous and that they are trying to deflect from all the great things Donald Trump has done. There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime.”

While this is likely true, her performative outrage and refusal to answer the question was not a good look. It also teed Lieu up for his next statement, where he hurled a bogus accusation at the President, perfectly.

After accusing Bondi of potentially lying under oath, causing her to shout back, “Don’t you ever accuse me of a crime,” Lieu finished by referencing an apparent FBI tip that accused Trump of raping a girl, who later died of suspicious causes. “as we sit here today, there are over 1000 sex trafficking victims, and you have not held a single man accountable. Shame on you. If you had any decency, you would resign right after this hearing completely!” he then concluded.

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) then allowed Bondi to respond during his time for questioning, and she went off on Lieu, claiming that he “didn’t want to talk about all the crime that is happening in his state” and pointing to the state of California’s illegal policy of stonewalling federal authorities and allowing violent criminal illegal aliens back onto their streets. “That’s why they are deflecting. That’s why they’re trying to talk about the Epstein files. That’s currently happening in his home state!” she shouted.

But Ted Lieu is not law enforcement or a local official who creates policy in California. If she were concerned about these sanctuary city policies that harbor criminal illegal aliens in violation of federal law, then she would take action against the state of California, not play political theater in a Congressional hearing.

Matt Gaetz would have handled Lieu like a professional. It’s too bad he’s not the Attorney General.

WATCH:

Lieu: I’m going to show you two photos of former Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew attended various parties with Jeffrey Epstein. Under the law Congress passed, you were allowed to redact photos to protect the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. You redacted the photos of this victim’s face because you were following the congressional law. Is that correct?

Bondi: I’m sorry that we redacted the victims face?

Lieu: Because you were following the congressional law, correct?

Bondi: Yes.

Lieu: Okay, you have now established that we— please put the photos back up— that we are looking at a sex trafficking victim. Under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act, not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronizes Epstein’s sex operation is also guilty of a crime. That’s why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein’s clients like former Prince Andrew. Last July, you closed the case on Epstein’s abusers. The July 2025, memo from your Department of Justice stated, quote, “We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.” These two photos— please put the photos back up— these two photos staring you in the face are evidence of a crime and more than enough evidence to predicate an investigation against former Prince Andrew. So, I ask you, Attorney General. Pam Bondi, why did you shut down this investigation last July, and why have you not prosecuted former Prince Andrew?

Bondi: I don’t believe you asked Merrick Garland these questions when he was Attorney General and sat before you twice.

Lieu: I agree with you. During the during the Biden administration, I called for people looking at Epstein files. Merrick Garland dropped the ball, as did Attorney General Bill Barr, as did Alex Acosta, a whole string of failures, but you are in charge. You have the power to change things, to hold these men accountable, and you’re doing the opposite. You’re protecting them. So, I want to move on to another man. I want to move on to another question.

Bondi: Can I answer that, though? Can I answer your question about protecting Prince Andrew?

Lieu: You answered the question.

Bondi: You’re saying no! I love this.

Lieu: I want to discuss another man, Donald Trump, who is all over the Epstein files, like former Prince Andrew. Here’s the video… Like former Prince Andrew, Donald Trump attended various parties with Jeffrey Epstein. I want to know, were there any underage girls at that party or at any party that Trump attended with Jeffrey Epstein?

Bondi: This is so ridiculous and that they are trying to deflect from all the great things Donald Trump has done. There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that. This has been the most transparent presidency. He’s the one that asked that those files be released–

[Crosstalk]

Lieu: Okay, I’m gonna put up another document from a witness who called the FBI’s national threat operation center because I believe you just lied under oath. There is ample evidence in the Epstein files—

Bondi: Don’t you ever accuse me of a crime!

Lieu: I believe you just lied under oath, and this is on videotape. You said there’s no evidence of crime. I’m showing you, here is a witness ,statement who called into the FBI’s threat operation center. He drove Donald Trump around in a limo. He overheard what Donald Trump said to Jeffrey on his cell phone. He was so angry, he was gonna stop a limo and hurt Donald Trump. And he met a girl who said she was raped by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. She later had her head blown off, and officers at the scene said that could not have been suicide. No one, no one, at the Department of Justice interviewed this witness. You need to interview this witness immediately. Epstein should rot in hell. So should the men who patronized his operation. And as we sit here today, there are over 1000 sex trafficking victims, and you have not held a single man accountable. Shame on you. If you had any decency, you would resign right after this hearing completely!

[Crosstalk]

Bondi: This is what Congressman Lieu didn’t want to talk about. He didn’t want to talk about all the crime that is happening in his state. California refuses to honor [detainers] because of its dangerous sanctuary city policies. The refusal means California has released 4,561 criminal Illegal aliens, criminal illegal aliens onto its street. The crimes of these aliens include 31 homicides, 661 assaults, 574 burglaries, 184 robberies, 1,489 dangerous drug offenses, 379 weapons offenses, and 234 sexual predator offenses. That’s why they are deflecting. That’s why they’re trying to talk about the Epstein files. That’s currently happening in his home state!

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First Lady Melania Trump visited children with rare and serious diseases at The Children’s Inn at the NIH for Valentine’s Day on Wednesday.

“Love reveals itself in many forms, especially in the hardest moments of care and compassion,” said Mrs. Trump.

“The Children’s Inn provides important support to children who have been diagnosed with rare and serious diseases. Returning to The Children’s Inn at NIH is a special reminder of warmth that exists here year-round thanks to the profound resilience of these young people and the dedication of those working to provide comfort, hope, and support during clinical trials. I wish them all a very happy Valentine’s Day.”

“We were deeply honored to welcome First Lady Melania Trump back to The Children’s Inn,” said Jennie Lucca, Chief Executive Officer of The Children’s Inn.

“Her visit brought joy and comfort to our children and families at a time when compassion and encouragement mean so much. This Valentine’s Day celebration served as a heartfelt reminder that our families are surrounded by care, support, and hope throughout their medical journey.”

An 11-year-old girl brought First Lady Melania a bouquet of roses as she arrived to the child healthcare facility.

Mrs. Trump also chatted with the children as they did Valentine’s Day themed arts and crafts.

One of the children asked Melania Trump what her favorite kind of music is. Melania said she loves Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.

WATCH:

Full statement from the White House:

First Lady Melania Trump visited children with rare and serious diseases at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Trump joined the children, their families, and staff members for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and encouragement.

During her visit, Mrs. Trump made handmade valentines during arts and crafts activities with children and youth who are receiving care through NIH clinical trials. Mrs. Trump also spent time speaking with families and staff, expressing her appreciation for the compassion and dedication shown to children facing serious medical challenges.

The Children’s Inn at NIH is a nonprofit that provides a free residential “place like home” to reduce the burden of illness, make childhood possible, and help advance medical research. Families with children, teens, and young adults participating in leading-edge studies at the NIH Clinical Center, the nation’s premier biomedical research hospital, have been welcomed at The Inn since 1990.

First Lady Melania Trump previously celebrated Valentine’s Day at The Children’s Inn in 2018, 2019, and 2020, continuing a tradition of highlighting the resilience of children and families and the importance of compassion in healing.

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Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Envoy of the President of Russia for investment and economic cooperation, posted some spicy tweets on X this week defending President Trump against the globalist left’s satanic cabal.

Kirill correctly noted that Trump contacted police on Epstein back in 2006!
The documents were released this week.

https://t.co/lbfobq3oDF pic.twitter.com/92zJ1i4Mck

— Kirill Dmitriev (@kadmitriev) February 10, 2026

Kirill also noted that Russian President Putin predicted that this satanic cabal is coming to an end.

Are we now clearer on the Satanic, well-connected, and ubiquitous Epstein cabal that President Putin and President Trump are fighting? This cabal lectured the world on democracy and “best-practices.” Truth will set you free. “The Vampire Ball” is ending. Save the Children. pic.twitter.com/CZi49DQR5y

— Kirill Dmitriev (@kadmitriev) February 2, 2026

Kirill says President Trump has been “fighting the satanic wing of the liberal West.”

JUST IN: Russia’s Kirill Dmitriev says US President Trump “has been fighting the satanic wing of the liberal West.” pic.twitter.com/UYmxtQ7V2n

— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) February 11, 2026

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The suspect who opened fire on a school in British Columbia on Tuesday afternoon has been identified as biological male 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender ex-student at the school who began transitioning at approximately 12 years old. 

Notably, this comes just months after a transgender shooter opened fire, shooting through the windows of the church at Annunciation Catholic School as students attended mass during the first week of the school year late last Summer. Robin Westman, who was born Robert Westman, glorified past shooters and hated God and religious conservatives, according to his manifesto, which was uploaded to YouTube videos prior to the shooting.

Now, it’s been confirmed that the shooter not only identified as transgender, but he had also been taken into custody for a mental health assessment and had firearms removed from his home previously, according to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald.

The New York Post reports that Van Rootselaar dropped out of the high school approximately four years ago.

More from the New York Post:

The horrifying attack, one of the deadliest shootings in Canada’s history, began Tuesday at a residence in the sleepy rural community of Tumbler Ridge, in the western province, and concluded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School — where authorities say Van Rootselaar died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Van Rootselaar was identified Wednesday as the shooter by Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, who said he was “born a biological male … who approximately six years ago began to transition to female, and identified as female.”

Asked by a reporter whether he believes there was any correlation between Van Rootselaar identifying as transgender and the shooting, McDonald said it’s “too early to say.”

McDonald said police had visited the family home on multiple occasions over the last several years due to concerns over Van Rootselaar’s mental health.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald only admitted that the 18-year-old was born a male when he was pressed on why police were “hiding” the biological gender of the shooter.

“We identify the suspect as they chose to be identified in public and in social media,” he told reporters during a press conference earlier. “I can say that Jesse was born as a biological male, who approximately– the information that I have– approximately six years ago began to transition to female and identified as female both socially and publicly.

WATCH:

If liberals wanted real “common-sense” gun control measures, they’d seek to keep guns out of the hands of mentally unstable, self-mutilating transgender individuals.

The Gateway Pundit reported earlier that a mass shooter opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia yesterday, killing nine and leaving 25 injured.

Local police had described the lunatic as a “gunperson,” who was wearing a dress, leading to speculation that the shooter was one of the usual suspects: a trans terrorist.

Early reports also suggested that the suspect was transgender and used “she/her” pronouns.

The shooter died of a self-inflicted injury, according to police.

Possible Trans Attack?- ‘Gunperson’ Wearing Dress Kills 9 and Injuries at Least 25 Others at Canadian School

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