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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

Epstein survivors celebrate Bondi’s firing but are skeptical of replacement

  • President Donald Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, a decision celebrated by Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse survivors.
  • Survivors expressed relief at Bondi's removal but voiced concerns about her interim replacement, Todd Blanche, who previously met with Ghislaine Maxwell.
  • Bondi had faced significant criticism for failing to release promised Epstein files, leading survivors to believe she did not care about their pursuit of justice.
  • Her refusal to acknowledge survivors at a House Judiciary Committee hearing further solidified their perception that she was indifferent to their plight.
  • The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Bondi to testify, and any permanent replacement will likely face Senate questions regarding the Epstein files, following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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