- Rep. Ro Khanna warned Pam Bondi faces impeachment or contempt of Congress if she fails to release Epstein-related files by the December 19, 2025 deadline.
- The bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act requires DOJ to publish unclassified records, with limited privacy and national security exemptions.
Pressure is mounting on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California has issued a stark warning: failure to comply could lead to impeachment or contempt of Congress proceedings against Bondi.
The controversy stems from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan law signed by President Donald Trump last month that mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish all unclassified records, including travel logs, communications, and investigative materials tied to the late sex offender’s case.
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The deadline is December 19, 2025, with narrow exemptions for victim privacy, ongoing probes, or national security.
Details of the Impeachment Warning
In a video posted to X, Khanna didn’t hold back.
“Three federal judges have ordered the release of all of these files in Maxwell and Epstein’s grand jury,” he said.
“Here is the reality, any Justice Department official who does not comply with this law will be subject to prosecution for obstruction of justice. If Pam Bondi does not comply with the law, she will be held either in inherent contempt of Congress or subject to impeachment.
We will not rest until the law is complied with and justice is served.”
Khanna doubled down in another post on Thursday, tagging Bondi directly: “I have long said the contents of the Epstein Files will shock the conscience of our nation.
The deadline to release the files is tomorrow, @AGPamBondi.”
The ultimatum comes amid heightened tensions over transparency in the Epstein saga, which has dogged powerful figures for years.
Epstein, the financier convicted of sex crimes who died in custody in 2019, maintained ties to politicians, celebrities, and business leaders.
While no wrongdoing has been proven against many associates, public demand for full disclosure has been relentless.
Bipartisan Push and Recent Releases Heighten Stakes
The Epstein Files Transparency Act sailed through Congress with near-unanimous support, reflecting rare cross-aisle agreement on the need for accountability.
Trump himself touted his role in its passage on Truth Social in November, claiming credit for the overwhelming votes and noting that his administration had already turned over nearly 50,000 pages to Congress—contrasting it sharply with the Biden era.
“As everyone knows, I asked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, to pass this Bill in the House and Senate, respectively,” Trump wrote.
“Because of this request, the votes were almost unanimous in favor of passage.
At my direction, the Department of Justice has already turned over close to fifty thousand pages of documents to Congress.
Do not forget — The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him.”
Even some Republicans are signaling there could be consequences for delays. In his own lengthy X video, GOP Congressman Thomas Massie warned against tactics to “run the clock out.”
He noted, “Let’s say they try the old tactic of running the clock out until the end of this Congress, which is about a year from now. That won’t work because, in fact what can happen is a new attorney general can bring charges against a former attorney general.”
Massie added simply: “there are penalties” for non-compliance.
As the clock ticks down, House Democrats ramped up the drama by releasing a fresh batch of 68 images from Epstein’s estate on Thursday.
The photos, obtained by the House Oversight Committee, show high-profile individuals including linguist Noam Chomsky, conservative commentator Steve Bannon, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Other materials include site plans for Epstein’s private Caribbean island and redacted personal documents.
Importantly, officials emphasized there’s no indication of wrongdoing by anyone pictured—these are simply snapshots from Epstein’s world.
This isn’t the first such release.
Earlier in December, Democrats shared additional photos featuring figures like Google co-founder Sergey Brin at events tied to Epstein’s circle, and even undated images of Epstein himself.
Previous tranches included President Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and the former Prince Andrew alongside the disgraced financier.
Again, no allegations of criminality were attached.
A Year of Twists in the Epstein Story
The current standoff didn’t emerge in a vacuum. Bondi’s handling of Epstein-related matters has drawn scrutiny throughout 2025.
Early in the year, after Trump campaigned on promises of full disclosure, Bondi suggested in interviews that explosive materials—like a purported “client list”—were under review on her desk.
But by July, the DOJ and FBI issued a memo concluding there was no evidence of such a list, no blackmail scheme against prominent individuals, and no basis for new charges against uncharged parties.
Epstein’s death was reaffirmed as suicide.
That pivot sparked backlash from some Trump supporters, who accused Bondi of backtracking.
In November, amid renewed scrutiny—including leaked emails from Epstein’s estate mentioning various elites—Trump directed Bondi to probe connections between Epstein and Democrats like Bill Clinton and others.
Bipartisan lawmakers, including Reps. Massie and Khanna, demanded briefings on potential hurdles to the release, but none were provided.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez added fuel on X earlier this week: “Reminder that the Epstein Files are supposed to be released on Friday and every political development that you see between now until then should be viewed with that in mind.”
Victim advocates and lawyers have expressed mixed feelings.
While many pushed for the transparency law to bring closure, some worry about privacy invasions.
The act allows redactions to protect survivors, and Bondi has stressed victim safeguards.
What Happens If the Deadline Passes Without Release?
Any delay could trigger congressional hearings when lawmakers return in January.
Democrats have already signaled tactics like blocking Senate nominations over perceived stonewalling.
Earlier this month, Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ben Ray Luján—sponsors of the act—blasted the administration’s silence on progress.The DOJ has until midnight Friday to make the files public in a searchable format.
Exemptions exist, but the law prohibits withholding based solely on “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.”
As America waits, the Epstein case—long a symbol of elite impunity—remains a flashpoint.
Will the files deliver the bombshells some predict, or more redactions and disappointments?
One thing’s clear: the fallout could reshape trust in institutions, regardless of what’s revealed.
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