Perez Hilton | 3 hours ago | Entertainment
During the House Judiciary Committee hearing led by Pam Bondi, the Attorney General remained steadfast in avoiding eye contact with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein who were present at the session. An unexpected moment took place when Representative Pramila Jayapal requested that survivors who hadn't had their say, stand and raise their hands.
Bondi's refusal to engage with the survivors triggered a considerable reaction on the internet, with many condemning her conduct. According to some, the photograph taken during the session, a stark depiction of Bondi's detachment, would persist to serve as a grim reminder of this episode
Critics across the internet point out that Bondi’s seeming lack of empathy highlights the ongoing issue of survivors struggling to be heard. In a setting where their experiences should have been acknowledged and their voices valued, the Attorney General’s reaction – or lack thereof – was seen as a subtle dismissal of their shared trauma.
In the wake of this incident, Bondi is expected to face backlash for her action, or rather the lack of it, during the hearing. The viral reaction suggests not only public outcry against Bondi's behavior, but also a deeper frustration with the general treatment of survivors of abuse whose stories are often dismissed or overlooked.