Rep. Massie: “I Don’t Have Confidence in Pam Bondi”

Following a volatile week on Capitol Hill, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) delivered a blistering assessment of Attorney General Pam Bondi, declaring he has “no confidence” in her leadership. Appearing on ABC News’ This Week on Sunday, February 15, 2026, Massie slammed Bondi’s performance during her recent oversight hearing, characterizing her behavior as defensive and unprofessional.

Massie’s comments represent a significant fracturing of Republican unity, as he remains one of the few GOP voices aggressively challenging the Department of Justice over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

A Breakdown in Accountability

Massie, a co-author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, told host Martha Raddatz that Bondi failed to provide meaningful answers during the February 11 House Judiciary Committee hearing. Instead, he argued, she prioritized personal attacks.

• “A Book Full of Insults”: Massie noted that Bondi appeared to have prepared “insults for each congressperson,” rather than facts.
• The “TDS” Label: During the hearing, Bondi had accused Massie of having “Trump derangement syndrome” and called him a “failed politician”—a label Massie dismissed as a script designed for an “audience of one” at the White House.
• The Redaction Blunder: Massie highlighted a major error where the DOJ initially redacted the name of billionaire Les Wexner in a file where the FBI had labeled him a “co-conspirator” in child sex trafficking. Massie claimed the DOJ only fixed the error after he caught them “red-handed.”

The “Epstein Administration”

In his most provocative comment of the interview, Massie labeled the current executive branch the “Epstein Administration.” He argued that despite campaign promises of transparency, the DOJ is still protecting “rich men” and “the elite class.”

“She wasn’t confident enough to engage in anything but name-calling… It’s called the Department of Justice, not the department of transparency.” — Rep. Thomas Massie

Corporate Fallout: The Casey Wasserman Resignation

Massie’s push for transparency is already yielding real-world consequences beyond the halls of Congress. On Friday, February 13, Hollywood mogul Casey Wasserman announced he was selling his major talent agency, Wasserman, and stepping back from daily operations.

• The Connection: Unredacted emails revealed flirtatious exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell dating back to 2003.
• The Fallout: Following an “artist exodus” led by stars like Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach, Wasserman admitted in a memo that he had become a “distraction.” He will remain as Chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though local leaders have called for his full resignation.

Primary Pressure in Kentucky

Massie’s defiance has made him a top target for the administration as he heads toward a difficult May primary.

• The Challengers: Massie is being primaried by Ed Gallrein, who carries the official endorsement of President Trump, and fellow Congressman Andy Barr.
• The Strategy: Massie suggested that the “Epstein class”—wealthy donors who may be implicated in the files—are funding the attacks against him to ensure he is removed from his oversight position.

Key Revelations from the “Epstein Files” (Feb 2026)