{"id":2462118,"date":"2025-07-15T18:05:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-calls-for-pam-bondi-to-come-forward-on-epstein\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T18:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:05:37","slug":"mike-johnson-calls-for-pam-bondi-to-come-forward-on-epstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-calls-for-pam-bondi-to-come-forward-on-epstein\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Johnson calls for Pam Bondi to \u2018come forward\u2019 on Epstein"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmike-johnson-calls-for-pam-bondi-to-come-forward-on-epstein%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2462118&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has urged former Attorney General Pam Bondi to clarify her earlier statements concerning the investigation into convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier in the year, Bondi hinted at releasing a list of Epstein&#8217;s clients, but neither her office nor the FBI has made such information public. Johnson emphasized the need for transparency adn called for all relevant documents to be disclosed so the public can judge for themselves.While he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/economists-push-for-another-round-of-stimulus-checks\/\" title=\"Economists Push for Another Round of Stimulus Checks\">expressed support<\/a> for Bondi&#8217;s past work,Johnson insisted she explain the status of the promised documents. Meanwhile, Rep. Jamie Raskin has requested a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whats-next-great-awakening-or-great-reset\/\" title=\"What\u2019s Next? Great Awakening or Great Reset?\">congressional hearing<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breitbart-news-daily-podcast-ep-41-unanswered-ghislaine-maxwell-questions-gov-sarah-palin-takes-on-big-joey-jimmy-johns-founder-christens-the-marlow-secret-sandwich\/\" title=\"Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 41: Unanswered Ghislaine Maxwell Questions, Gov. Sarah Palin Takes on Big Joey, Jimmy John\u2019s Founder Christens \u2018The Marlow\u2019 Secret Sandwich\">epstein files<\/a>, a proposal that now awaits consideration by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. President Donald Trump has defended Bondi amid internal tensions, including reports of FBI deputy Director dan Bongino threatening resignation if Bondi remains in her position.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mike Johnson calls for Pam Bondi to &lsquo;come forward&rsquo; on Epstein<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2174688\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3469745\/johnson-house-big-appetite-bill-new-sanctions-russia-bully-putin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mike Johnson<\/a> (R-LA) called on Attorney General <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3469635\/megyn-kelly-targets-bondi-again-after-trump-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pam Bondi<\/a> to &ldquo;explain&rdquo; her previous comments regarding the investigation into the late convicted sex trafficker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3470138\/mike-lawler-epstein-debacle-colossal-waste-time-effort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Bondi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3334578\/bondi-promises-fire-withholding-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">teased releasing<\/a> the list of Epstein&rsquo;s clients. However, neither her office nor the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3469951\/trump-calls-bongino-amid-rift-with-bondi-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> FBI<\/a> has released it as promised.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3472061\/james-comer-subpoena-former-biden-aide-annie-tomasini\/\">James Comer subpoenas former Biden deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3472011\/house-republicans-tank-procedural-vote-crypto-week\/\">House Republicans tank procedural vote, throwing wrench into crypto week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3471894\/jamie-raskin-jim-jordan-judiciary-hearing-epstein-files\/\">Jamie Raskin asks Jim Jordan to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >hold judiciary hearing<\/a> on Epstein files<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Johnson took questions on what his next steps could be on the matter during the<em> Benny Show<\/em> on Tuesday. While &#8203;&#8203;President Donald Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3465399\/trump-jeffrey-epstein-question-cabinet-bondi-missing-minute-surveilance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">most recent comments <\/a>on Epstein suggested he was moving forward and away from the topic, Johnson called for further explanation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m for transparency. We&rsquo;re intellectually consistent in this,&rdquo; Johnson said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Speaker Mike Johnson says he supports Ghislaine Maxwell testifying to Congress and demands the DOJ release everything they have on Epstein: <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&rsquo;m for transparency. We should put everything out there and let the people decide. Pam Bondi needs to come forward&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/diB5cDQmAk\">pic.twitter.com\/diB5cDQmAk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1945181783567319432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>Johnson paraphrased Bondi&rsquo;s promise that she had documents related to Epstein &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3331888\/pam-bondi-doj-release-jeffrey-epstein-files-thursday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sitting on my desk right now to review<\/a>&rdquo; while on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3331888\/pam-bondi-doj-release-jeffrey-epstein-files-thursday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pam Bondi, I don&rsquo;t know, when she originally made the statement, I think she was talking about documents, as I understood that they were on her desk. I don&rsquo;t know that she was specific about a list or whatever. But she needs to come forward and explain that to everybody,&rdquo; Johnson said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I like Pam. I mean, I think she&rsquo;s done a good job. We need the DOJ focusing on the major priorities,&rdquo; Johnson added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3471894\/jamie-raskin-jim-jordan-judiciary-hearing-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>JAMIE RASKIN ASKS JIM JORDAN TO HOLD JUDICIARY HEARING ON EPSTEIN FILES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Trump has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3469951\/trump-calls-bongino-amid-rift-with-bondi-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">defended Bondi<\/a> despite a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3468892\/blanche-riff-bongino-patel-bondi-epstein-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reported threat<\/a> that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino may quit unless Bondi is fired.<\/p>\n<p>House Judiciary Committee ranking member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/JAMIE-RASKIN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jamie Raskin<\/a> (D-MD) suggested a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3471894\/jamie-raskin-jim-jordan-judiciary-hearing-epstein-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">hearing<\/a> on the Epstein files. Ultimately, it will be up to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-rejects-bannon-bid-to-avoid-prison-sentence-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court rejects Bannon bid to avoid prison sentence - Washington Examiner\">committee&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s chairman, to take up the cause or not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2174688\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2174688\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Johnson urges Pam Bondi to clarify Epstein remarks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2462119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-johnson-speakership-vote.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[59162,51194,34218,45476,5894],"class_list":["post-2462118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-call-to-action","tag-jeffrey-epstein","tag-mike-johnson","tag-pam-bondi","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-johnson-speakership-vote.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2462118"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2462122,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2462118\/revisions\/2462122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2462119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2462118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2462118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2462118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}