On March 19, 2026, Democrats staged a walkout from a briefing on the Epstein files led by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The lawmakers said they plan to push to question Bondi under oath following the session.
What happened
The briefing was meant to cover materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. According to reports, tensions rose early in the meeting. Shortly after Republican Representative James Comer reportedly accused Democrats of wasting time by using a vulgar insult, Democratic members chose to leave the room.
Democrats' position
- Walkout: Democratic lawmakers exited the briefing in protest.
- Demand: They said they will try to compel Pam Bondi to testify under oath about the matter.
Republican side
Representative James Comer is reported to have criticized the Democrats during the meeting, using profanity to express his view that the party was wasting time. That comment came just before the Democrats walked out.
What comes next
Democrats say they will pursue formal steps to question Bondi under oath. The episode adds another tense chapter to ongoing congressional scrutiny of documents and people connected to Epstein.
This was a short, heated exchange with clear follow-up intentions from the Democrats and a sharp word from a Republican at the center of the confrontation.
