Attorney General Pam Bondi canceled her participation at the CPAC anti-trafficking summit on Wednesday, citing ongoing recovery from a newly diagnosed torn cornea. This decision was announced amidst heightened scrutiny of her role in the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, a matter that has drawn significant public and political attention. The summit, organized by the Conservative Political Action Conference, aimed to address human trafficking and related issues, with Bondi’s absence marking a notable gap in the event’s lineup.
Bondi’s statement, read by Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti, confirmed her health condition and expressed regret at missing the summit. While her absence was met with scattered applause from attendees, the Justice Department maintained that no further details about her condition would be disclosed. This lack of transparency has raised questions about the administration’s approach to such health-related absences, especially given the broader context of public scrutiny surrounding high-profile officials.
Her cancellation follows a series of controversies regarding her comments on the Epstein case. Earlier this year, Bondi claimed that an Epstein