Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) issued a sharp public warning to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of lying under oath and saying Democrats would move to impeach her if they regain control of the House of Representatives. The warning followed circulation of a video from a House committee hearing in which Bondi defended President Donald Trump when questioned about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
In a post directed at Bondi, Lieu claimed she had made the president “look guilty,” alleged she lied under oath, and accused her of monitoring members of Congress. He added that impeachment would follow if Democrats “flip the House,” unless she resigns first.
The video shows Lieu pressing Bondi on whether Trump attended parties with Epstein where underage girls were present. Bondi repeatedly said there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Trump and dismissed the line of questioning as a distraction from what she described as the administration’s accomplishments. As she began describing the presidency as “transparent,” Lieu cut in to reclaim his time.
Lieu then said Bondi had acknowledged “there’s no evidence,” before citing documents and witness statements he argued contradicted her testimony. He referenced an account from someone who claimed to have driven Trump and overheard conversations involving Epstein, along with additional allegations connecting Trump and Epstein. Lieu argued the Justice Department has a responsibility to examine such claims rather than dismiss them.
During the exchange, Lieu told Bondi she had “lied under oath” and said the moment was “on videotape.” Bondi responded forcefully, warning him not to accuse her of committing a crime.
The clash comes as Democrats publicly argue they are positioned to win back the House in November. In separate remarks, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Republicans have been losing elections while Democrats have been winning since early last year, and he suggested GOP leaders may be nearing a loss of control in the chamber.
The confrontation underscores the intensity of ongoing political disputes tied to questions about Trump and Epstein, while also signaling how Democrats may frame oversight and accountability should they regain a House majority.
