House Oversight Hearing Exchange : Rep. Ted Lieu Questions Pam Bondi About Trump
Overview
During a 2026 U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing concerning the Epstein files and related investigations, Representative Ted Lieu questioned witness Pam Bondi regarding previously circulated video footage showing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein socializing at a party in the 1990s.
Lieu referenced the Mar-a-Lago party video and asked Bondi whether she had evidence that underage girls were present at any party attended by both men.
Bondi rejected the premise of the question and denied criminal wrongdoing by Trump.
The exchange concluded with Lieu accusing Bondi of giving false testimony.
This interaction is part of the official congressional testimony record and constitutes government testimony, not a judicial finding.
Transcript (Relevant Portion)
Rep. Ted Lieu:
(plays video of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at a party)
“Were there underaged girls at any party attended by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein?”
Pam Bondi:
“This is so ridiculous. There’s no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime.”
Rep. Ted Lieu:
“I believe you just lied under oath.”
Event Details
Type: Congressional testimony
Government Body: U.S. House Oversight Committee
Year: 2026
Format: Video hearing exchange
Category: Government Actions Evidence → Congressional Record
Context
The exchange occurred during congressional questioning about the relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein following the public release of Epstein-related materials and renewed federal scrutiny.
The hearing video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6XipA8Dkw
The video referenced by Rep. Lieu is a widely circulated archival recording filmed at Mar-a-Lago in the early 1990s showing Trump and Epstein socializing at a party.
Bondi’s response reflects her testimony under oath. Lieu’s statement represents a congressional accusation. Neither statement constitutes a judicial ruling or legal finding.
The importance of the exchange is that the Trump–Epstein relationship was discussed within a formal federal proceeding, placing it into the official congressional record rather than solely media reporting.
Takeaways
- Confirms the Trump–Epstein party footage was discussed during a congressional hearing
- Places their social relationship into an official government record
- Shows lawmakers directly questioning the possibility of minors
- Represents sworn testimony and dispute, not a criminal determination
- Demonstrates increasing federal attention to the Epstein files
Related Articles
Jeffrey Epstein — https://epsteinwiki.com/knowledge-base/jeffrey-epstein/
Ghislaine Maxwell — https://epsteinwiki.com/knowledge-base/ghislaine-maxwell/
Congressional Investigations — https://epsteinwiki.com/knowledge-base/congressional-investigations/
Epstein Civil Litigation — https://epsteinwiki.com/knowledge-base/epstein-civil-litigation/
Donald Trump — https://epsteinwiki.com/knowledge-base/donald-trump/
Sources
House Oversight Committee Hearing Video (2026) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6XipA8Dkw