Raskin slams Bondi: 'You're running a massive Epstein cover-up right out of the DOJ'

In this video, Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivers an opening statement at Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing, accusing her of a "massive Epstein cover-up" (1:24). He highlights several key issues: Neglect of Victims (1:02): Raskin criticizes Bondi for not meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's victims and for siding with perpetrators over victims in cases like the Epstein human trafficking ring and governmental violence in Minneapolis. He introduces several survivors present at the hearing, emphasizing their demand for truth and accountability (0:19-0:59). Epstein Files Cover-Up (1:24): Raskin alleges that Bondi has withheld millions of documents related to the Epstein case, redacted names of abusers while exposing victims' identities, and took down a key prosecution memo. He describes this as "staggering incompetence, cold indifference, and jaded cruelty" (2:48-3:08). Coddling of Perpetrators (4:04): Raskin claims that Bondi moved Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, to a minimum-security prison with "five-star treatment" (3:33-3:41) after her lawyer met with her, allegedly to ensure she wouldn't implicate Donald Trump (3:56-4:01). Politically Motivated Prosecutions (5:23): Raskin accuses Bondi of turning the Department of Justice into "Trump's instrument of revenge" (5:25-5:28), initiating baseless investigations against political opponents, and replacing qualified prosecutors with "counterfeit stooges" (5:55-5:57). He cites examples of DOJ lawyers resigning due to refusal to comply with unlawful orders (6:17-6:58) and grand juries rejecting politically motivated indictments (7:38-8:05). Lying to Courts (8:32): Raskin states that DOJ lawyers under Bondi have repeatedly been caught lying to federal judges, leading to judges expressing a lack of confidence in the government's truthfulness (8:46-9:00). Hearing Demeanor (9:03): Raskin warns Bondi not to evade questions or engage in personal attacks, referencing her previous performance in the Senate where she allegedly used a "burn book" of smears (9:47-9:56). He insists on direct answers within the limited five-minute questioning period.