"The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'"
"Rep. Robert Garcia accused Bondi of 'trying to get out of her legal obligation to testify,' insisting, 'She must come in to testify immediately, and if she defies the subpoena, we will begin contempt charges in the Congress.'"
"The subpoena cover letter from Comer stated the then-attorney general was to appear on April 14, with customary negotiations for a mutually agreeable schedule."
Oversight Chair James Comer issued a subpoena to Bondi after bipartisan support from lawmakers. The Justice Department requested her exemption from testifying, citing her departure. Assistant Attorney General Patrick Davis argued that compulsory process was unnecessary. However, some committee members remain unsatisfied, especially after former Attorney General William Barr's testimony. Oversight Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia emphasized Bondi's obligation to testify, threatening contempt charges if she defies the subpoena. Todd Blanche, Bondi's former deputy, is now acting attorney general and involved in the Epstein case.
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