NEWSJimmy Kimmel Takes Down Pam Bondi During House Hearing
Jimmy Kimmel slammed Pam Bondi’s House hearing performance as criticism grows from both parties.
Feb. 16 2026, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Pam Bondi recently made headlines for her explosive performance during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The Attorney General of Florida faced nearly eight hours of intense scrutiny, but her responses veered into unexpected territory.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Pam Bondi’s House hearing performance.
On his Wednesday, February 11, night show, Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the chaotic moments from Bondi's testimony. He aired clips of her shouting, finger-pointing and even launching into economic discussions while dodging questions about Epstein. “She’s shouting like a crazed dance mom, berating Democrats for giving her chubby daughter a low score,” Kimmel remarked, prompting both laughter and concern from the audience.
Jimmy Kimmel aired clips of Pam Bondi's heated exchanges.
Kimmel further criticized Bondi, stating, “This is the kind of woman who, if you lived next door to her, you’d move.” His commentary cast her as the archetypal nightmare neighbor — loud and confrontational.
What stands out is the backlash Bondi faced not only from Democrats but also from her own party.
Conservative radio host Erick Erickson criticized her performance, asserting, “When the Attorney General of the United States is asked why she has prosecuted no one related to Jeffrey Epstein, and this is her answer, she should be fired or resign.”
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Pam Bondi faced bipartisan criticism.
Prominent conservative figures, including Kyle Rittenhouse, joined the chorus calling for Bondi's resignation. Rittenhouse suggested Harmeet Dhillon as a more suitable candidate for the position. The criticism underscores a fracture within the Republican Party regarding Bondi’s capability to serve effectively as Attorney General.
Throughout the hearing, Bondi clashed with Democratic members, labeling Rep. Jamie Raskin “a loser” and accusing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” When pressed about the lack of prosecutions related to Epstein, she pivoted to economic achievements. “The Dow is over $50,000 right now… Americans’ 401(k)s and retirement savings are booming,” she declared, leading to laughter from the audience.
Her comments quickly went viral, becoming fodder for memes and social media discussions about the absurdity of her focus on stock tips during a serious inquiry.
Donald Trump publicly defended Pam Bondi.
James Fishback, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Florida, openly branded Bondi as “a national embarrassment.” With the upcoming elections, her standing within the party is shaky as these criticisms mount.
Kimmel’s “crazed dance mom” remark struck a chord, revealing a troubling reality. As the nation grapples with serious issues surrounding Epstein, Bondi’s behavior seemed more like a dramatic performance than a serious engagement with critical questions.
Despite the backlash, Donald Trump defended Bondi, describing her as “fantastic” amid the controversy.
