Attorney General Bondi Faces Senate Scrutiny on DOJ Weaponization Claims

Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, facing tough questions from Democrats about the Justice Department's alleged weaponization and policy failures under the Biden administration. Democrats pressed Bondi on issues including the Jeffrey Epstein files and the President's deployment of the National Guard to cities, while Bondi countered by accusing the Biden DOJ of political weaponization. The hearing was sharply divided along party lines, with Republicans highlighting FBI surveillance of Senators during investigations related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Senator Amy Klobuchar questioned Bondi about potential White House influence on prosecutorial decisions, referencing a Truth Social post by President Trump urging action. Senator Josh Hawley and Representative Mike Kelly criticized the surveillance of lawmakers, labeling it an abuse of power. The proceedings underscored ongoing partisan tensions surrounding DOJ conduct and political investigations.