By Trendsetter Tribune 
Eric Swalwell suggests Democrats could impeach Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files controversy. Here’s what sparked the threat — and what happens next.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is signaling something Democrats rarely say out loud:
If they win Congress in 2026…
Attorney General Pam Bondi could face impeachment.
The trigger?
The Trump administration’s rocky handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files — a topic already drenched in controversy, secrecy, and public distrust.
During an interview, Swalwell was pressed on whether Democrats would consider extreme measures if they regain power.
His answer was blunt:
impeachment is on the table — along with cutting funding.
And just like that, the debate exploded.
The Epstein files delay — and the breaking point
The administration missed its December 19 deadline to fully release Epstein-related documents, arguing it needed more internal review and protection for victims.
Critics said it felt like stonewalling.
Supporters said caution was necessary.
While some documents were eventually released, the DOJ emphasized that parts included sensational and unverified allegations, especially those tied to election-season claims against Donald Trump.
That only fueled more curiosity — and more distrust.
Why Swalwell says impeachment is “fair game”
Pressed on whether Congress could actually impeach Bondi, Swalwell didn’t flinch.
He said Democrats must make it clear:
if they win in 2026, accountability will come with them.
Translation?
He wants leverage.
He wants pressure.
And he wants voters to know Democrats won’t forget the Epstein controversy.
Whether they actually do it… is another question entirely.
But critics say Swalwell isn’t exactly scandal-free
Republicans wasted no time firing back.
They resurfaced past allegations connecting Swalwell to Christine Fang — a suspected Chinese intelligence operative — accusations that cost him his seat on the House Intelligence Committee.
Swalwell denies wrongdoing, but the association still haunts him politically.
So when he talks about “accountability,” opponents call it hypocrisy.
Where Trump fits in — and what victims actually said
Despite years of conspiracy theories tying Trump to Epstein, multiple victims and investigators have publicly stated:
They didn’t see Trump engage in wrongdoing.
In fact, one attorney described Trump as cooperative during earlier investigations.
And that makes this political tug-of-war even messier.
Because at its core, this fight isn’t only about Epstein.
It’s about:
• power
• transparency
• and who controls the narrative going into 2026
What happens next?
Swalwell’s comments weren’t casual.
They were strategic.
He is:
✔ signaling to voters
✔ warning the DOJ
✔ and testing how far Democrats are willing to go
Impeachment isn’t guaranteed.
But the message is clear:
If Democrats flip Congress, the Epstein files won’t quietly fade away.
And neither will the political battles wrapped around them.
Final takeaway
This story isn’t just scandal.
It’s leverage.
It’s messaging.
And it’s a preview of how brutal — and emotional — the road to 2026 is going to be.