Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) delivered a pointed and highly critical line of questioning to Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, accusing the Trump administration of failing to live up to its transparency pledges regarding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. His remarks, which included a comparison between the frequency of President Trump’s name in the Epstein files and religious and literary texts, underscored escalating political tensions surrounding the long-running controversy.
Moskowitz argued that the administration’s claim of being “the most transparent in American history” was undermined by its handling of the Epstein matter. He pointed to Republican votes in the House Rules Committee against releasing the files and alleged efforts to avoid further votes on the issue. He also referenced a discharge petition led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), which sought to force the release of additional documents. According to Moskowitz, the petition ultimately garnered the necessary 218 signatures and passed with overwhelming support in both chambers, making it veto-proof.
The Florida Democrat also challenged prior public statements from FBI Director Kash Patel, who had testified under oath that the FBI did not possess credible evidence that Epstein trafficked girls to anyone other than himself. Moskowitz said newly released documents contradicted that assertion, describing what he called a “worldwide sex trafficking ring” involving victims from multiple countries and connections to modeling agencies and a summer camp. He cited statements from Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, who reportedly said that 29 Epstein associates had entered into undisclosed agreements with the Department of Justice. Moskowitz asserted that unredacted documents reveal the existence of named co-conspirators.
Turning directly to President Trump, Moskowitz disputed Patel’s claim that Trump’s name appeared fewer than 100 times in the files. “Trump’s name appears more times in the Epstein files than God’s name appears in the book about God,” Moskowitz said, holding up what he referred to as a “Trump Bible.” He added, “Trump’s name also appears more times in the Epstein files than Harry Potter’s name appears in the seven books about Harry Potter.”
Moskowitz: Trump's name also appears more times in the Epstein file than Harry Potter's name appears in the seven books about Harry Potter. pic.twitter.com/Vic5dF1wXa
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Moskowitz also challenged claims that Trump had asked Epstein to leave his private club, stating that documents in the files include statements from a club manager disputing that account.
In the final moments of his allotted time, Moskowitz asked Bondi to produce what he described as opposition research on him from a binder, referring to it as a “burn book” and asking for the “best” item contained within it.
Moskowitz: Flip to the Jared Moskowitz section of the binder. I'm interested to see what staff provided on me. And because we're in the olympics, I'm going to give it a grade.
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 11, 2026
Bondi: Nothing is funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump bible.
Moskowitz: I want it… pic.twitter.com/GoxjIQyQJB
Bondi responded by condemning his remarks about the Bible. “Nothing is funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump Bible,” she said. “That’s what you did. You made a joke, and I find that inappropriate.”
The hearing reflects intensifying scrutiny of the Epstein case and the political ramifications of newly released documents. With bipartisan votes compelling further disclosure and ongoing public interest in the scope of Epstein’s network, the issue continues to generate friction within Congress and between lawmakers and the administration.
