Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire from conservative influencers for her handling of the DOJ’s Jeffrey Epstein file releases (ended recently) and combative 5-hour Senate testimony on Wednesday (Feb 11, 2026). Epstein survivors attended but claim no DOJ testimony chance; Bondi ignored them when prompted and clashed with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) over Trump-Epstein ties denial.
Key Criticisms from Right-Wing Figures
Frustration splits Trump’s base, with demands for Bondi’s firing/resignation amid calls for more prosecutions and full transparency.
| Critic | Stance | Quote/Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Fuentes (far-right podcaster) | Impeach/fire | “Pam Bondi FOLDS In Senate Hearing”; repeated Feb 9 call. |
| Erick Erickson (conservative broadcaster) | Fire/resign | Blasted her pivoting to Trump’s economy; predicts Dem election gains. |
| Tim Pool (podcaster) | Poor handling | Gives “more credit” but says “miserably handled”; criticizes yelling. |
| Kyle Rittenhouse (activist) | Resign | Replace with Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ civil rights AAG). |
| Joe Rogan (podcaster) | Slammed admin | “Looks f*cking terrible for Trump”; questions unreleased files, hoax denials. |
Trump and Poll Data Defend Bondi
- Trump’s Truth Social (Thursday, Feb 12): Praised her as “fantastic,” claimed his full exoneration from “Russia hoax”-style charges.
- Polls:Poll/SourceGOP Net ApprovalDem Net ApprovalYouGov (this week)+37 pts-90 ptsReuters/Ipsos (Dec 2025)53% overall GOPN/A
GOP approval rose slightly, but influencers (key to Trump’s 2024 win) amplify headaches. Survivors’ input absence and partial releases fuel demands. Pattern with prior Epstein stories—Bondi’s testimony echoes Wasserman/Ambani fallout. What’s next for these files?
