Bulwark Takes AG Pam Bondi Faces the Senate in Chaotic Hearing
Oct 7, 2025
The podcast dives into the chaotic Senate hearing for Pam Bondi, filled with tension and combative exchanges. Bondi's refusal to discuss key topics raises eyebrows, especially her lack of knowledge about crucial evidence. The hosts highlight her aggressive tactics against Democratic questioning, contrasting her approach with that of past attorneys general. There’s a revealing conversation about the political implications of Bondi's testimony and the missed oversight opportunities by Republicans, shedding light on the current state of partisan politics.
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Hearing As Political Theater
- Pam Bondi treated the hearing like a cable-news performance rather than sober oversight.
- That attitude reveals how political theater can replace meaningful accountability in Congress.
Evasiveness Undermines Oversight
- Bondi refused to answer many substantive questions about personnel, mergers, and legal advice.
- That evasiveness underscores how oversight can be undermined by blanket nonresponses.
Rapid Oppo Hits On Senators
- Pam Bondi fired off rapid oppo hits at multiple Democratic senators throughout testimony.
- She accused senators of everything from lying about military service to protesting with Antifa to taking donations linked to Epstein.