Bondi Cancels Summit Amid Epstein File Scrutiny

Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly canceled her appearance at CPAC's anti-trafficking summit due to recovery from a torn cornea, as announced by the Department of Justice. Her withdrawal came amid scrutiny over reports that she informed President Trump his name appeared multiple times in the Department of Justice's sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, emphasizing that the mentions contained unverified hearsay and did not indicate wrongdoing. Bondi advised Trump against further public releases of the documents, citing sensitive victim information. The Department of Justice did not provide further details about Bondi's health, and her absence caused disappointment at the event, with some attendees leaving early. Other Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan, continued with their scheduled speeches. Bondi has clarified that her earlier reference to an Epstein 'client list' was about the broader case file.