Trump Aide Grilled Mercilessly In House After US Base Attacked In Qatar
Amid the escalating Middle East crisis, Pam Bondi found herself under intense scrutiny, facing relentless and tough questions about Iran. During a fiery House hearing, she was grilled over the presence of Iranian sleeper cells inside the United States, struggling to provide clear answers. U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales thundered through the session, pressing Bondi point-blank on the sensitive issue, exposing cracks in her defense. The confrontation highlighted deep concerns about national security as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
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