Anderson Cooper 360 AG Bondi Deflects Dems' Questions On Comey Indictment
Oct 8, 2025
Dan Goldman, a U.S. House member and judiciary committee member, provides sharp analysis of Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony regarding James Comey's indictment. He argues her performance reflects partisan loyalty to Trump, undermining the DOJ's integrity. The discussion also touches on the air traffic controller shortage affecting major U.S. cities and concerns about federal response. Goldman critiques the politicization of justice and warns of the implications for accountability.
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DOJ Appears Politically Aligned
- Pam Bondi's Senate testimony signaled a Justice Department aligned with President Trump rather than neutral enforcement.
- Democrats repeatedly probed potential presidential influence and politicization around the Comey indictment.
Social Media Used As Pressure Point
- A public post by the president urging prosecutions was raised as evidence of political pressure on the DOJ.
- Bondi dodged characterizing that post as a directive, citing transparency claims about the president.
Insist On Documentary Transparency
- Congress should press for documentary answers and records rather than accept vague 'no credible evidence' conclusions.
- Demand forensic transparency when agencies cite subjective credibility assessments.
