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Pam Bondi is now “so sick” she can't testify about Epstein, and has taken a leave of absense.

Pam Bondi canceled a scheduled public appearance citing a medical issue, specifically a torn cornea, but there is no verified public information confirming she has taken a formal leave of absence or that she is 'so sick' she cannot testify about Epstein.

Pam Bondi cancels appearance at anti-trafficking summit over medical issue - Fox News

Pam Bondi cancels appearance at anti-trafficking summit over medical issue - Fox News

Source: foxnews.com

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Verified July 25, 2025
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The claim contains two main components: first, that Pam Bondi is 'so sick' she cannot testify about Jeffrey Epstein, and second, that she has taken a leave of absence. Multiple credible news sources report that Bondi abruptly canceled her appearance at a high-profile anti-trafficking summit due to a medical issue, identified as a torn cornea.dailymail.co.ukdailymail.co.ukPam Bondi sidelined by sudden medical condition after bombshell report claims AG...nydailynews.comnydailynews.comUS Attorney General Pam Bondi has medical issue amid Epstein files scrutinynewsweek.comnewsweek.comPam Bondi Cancels Speech Over Medical Issue: What We Knowthehill.comthehill.comAdam Schiff presses Pam Bondi, Kash Patel to testify on Epstein controversy This cancellation occurred amid heightened scrutiny over her handling of the Epstein files and calls for her to testify before Congress.apnews.comapnews.comBondi facing Democratic calls to testify following report she told Trump he was...

However, none of the sources confirm that Bondi has officially taken a leave of absence from her position as Attorney General or that her medical condition is severe enough to prevent her from testifying. The phrase 'so sick' is subjective and not supported by specific medical details beyond the torn cornea diagnosis. The timing of the cancellation aligns with increased political pressure but does not equate to an official leave or inability to testify.

Therefore, while it is true she cited a medical issue causing her to cancel an appearance, the broader claim about her being too ill to testify and taking leave is not substantiated by available evidence.

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Pam Bondi sidelined by sudden medical condition after bombshell report claims AG...

dailymail.co.uk
Open source

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has medical issue amid Epstein files scrutiny

nydailynews.com
Open source

Pam Bondi cancels appearance at anti-trafficking summit over medical issue

foxnews.com
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