Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

D_Master81

(2,422 posts)
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:15 AM 18 hrs ago

As angry as I was watching Bondi yesterday

I think she absolutely lost the day big time with your average person. I even saw a right winger I know posting about how terrible of a job she has done on Epstein’s and how awful she came across yesterday. The morning news was showing clips and they were all her fighting with Dems but the final clip was when she refused to turn to the survivors and then cut to an interview with those survivors saying “she wouldn’t even acknowledge we were there”. I mean that has to be the lasting image of the whole thing. The raised hands of the women behind her while she scowls with her back to them. The ads write themselves at this point. That and when asked to apologize to the survivors her saying “I won’t get in the gutter” as if rape survivors are in the gutter. I’m not sure what he plan was at this hearing but to be combative towards the survivors was a decision and I doubt the right one.

9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

walkingman

(10,544 posts)
1. She fits in this administration and the MAGA movement perfectly. It's what I expect
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:21 AM
18 hrs ago

when I see anyone in the GOP these days. It is their trademark. Don't be fooled into thinking some are OK - they are not.

I refuse to allow these shallow-minded assholes and bimbos control mess up my day. I apply the same thing in my daily life.

patphil

(8,855 posts)
2. What little credibility Pam Bondi had left completely disappeared with her refusal to acknowledge the survivors.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:54 AM
18 hrs ago

She came across as a combination of arrogant, mean, heartless bitch, and whiny little girl who literally worships president Trump.
We have to remember that, with all this imature, scowling, smug, "but what about Merrick Garland" verbal garbage that included pre-planned attacks on anyone who asked her a question, she's the Attorney General of the United States!

All I can say is that she proved beyond any reasonable doubt that she has no business in any job of authority within the Federal Government, let alone as the chief law enforcement officer of the DOJ.
She's destroyed the DOJ's credibility. It's a sad perverted version of the independent agency it's intended to be; a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trump presidency.

erronis

(23,230 posts)
3. She got caught in a corner of the trump/rw messaging machine (a bunch of incompetents.)
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 01:37 PM
16 hrs ago

I can see that she was to come out tough and combative. Show what a strong woman/AG she is - not easily pushed around by some creaky old (mainly) congresspeople.

She took that script direction to such a high degree of feigned passion and noise that she couldn't then show any signs of humanity or compassion.

I can't imagine what she could have said if she turned around and acknowledged the victims. No words like "I'm sorry" or "I feel your pain".
Perhaps, "See - this is what Joe Biden did."

maxsolomon

(38,430 posts)
5. The "average person" didn't watch and didn't even know she was talking to congress.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 01:59 PM
16 hrs ago

She won the day with the only person who counts: Motherfucking Trump. She had an audience of 1.

Fil1957

(635 posts)
6. Her appearance was about as bad as it could have been. Maga is just as upset with her answers regarding the Epstein
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:11 PM
15 hrs ago

files as we are. To get everyone to hate you on the LEFT AND THE RIGHT is really quite extraordinary.

In normal times, she would resign or be fired. However these days, it's quite possible she'll keep her position to the end of the administration.

popsdenver

(1,918 posts)
7. Absolutely no difference
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:14 PM
15 hrs ago

that the defense council in a rape trial, constantly trying to point to the woman as "asking for it".................
just look at Supreme Court Justice, Mr. "I Like Beer" for starters after his past sexual behavior towards women...

Justice matters.

(9,569 posts)
8. Bondi is a disgrace to her gender and to the human race at large.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:15 PM
15 hrs ago

That monster bringing in the case the inflated stock market that will crash like it did in 1929 any day now?

REALLY??

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»As angry as I was watchin...