Pam Bondi Under Fire: Attorney General Dodges Jan. 6th Pardon Questions During Trump DOJ Budget Hearing

During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice budget request, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi notably sidestepped questions from lawmakers, particularly concerning the pardons related to the January 6 events. When New York Representative Joe Morelle queried her about whether Trump’s pardons would extend to crimes committed beyond those associated with the Capitol riot, Bondi deflected, initially referencing Joe Biden’s pardoning stance on his son, Hunter, before quickly shifting focus. Morelle pressed further, emphasizing Bondi's oath as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer and demanding clarity on the scope of the pardons. Yet, her responses were evasive, likening them to discussions around ongoing litigation. Frustrated by her lack of direct responses, Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro expressed her discontent, alleging that Bondi's remarks amounted to filibustering. Meanwhile, public reactions on social media highlighted a widespread dissatisfaction with Bondi’s handling of straightforward inquiries regarding the DOJ’s budget and law enforcement responsibilities.