Donald Trump was full of praise for Pam Bondi in a post announcing her firing, saying she did a âtremendous jobâ overseeing a crackdown on crime and was a âloyal friendâ and âpatriot".â
But her dismissal did not come as a surprise to those closely watching the White House.
The president's frustration had been growing with her leadership at the justice department - particularly over her handling of the Epstein files which have become a reputational liability for the administration.
The US House of Representativesâ main investigative committee recently legally compelled her to testify about her departmentâs investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump has often demanded unrestricted control of the justice department to pursue investigations into targets of his choosing, even when he was warned there was no evidence to do so.
He addressed that directly in a post directed at Bondi - saying the delays in those cases were "killing our reputation and credibility".
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We can now bring you a statement from outgoing US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
In an online statement, Bondi says she will work towards transitioning the office to her deputy and that she is excited about her new role in the private sector. She did not disclose details about her future role but said she would continue supporting Trump and his administration in her new capacity.
"Leading President Trumpâs historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history."
Here is more from Bondi's statement:
Since February 2025, we have secured the lowest murder rate in 125 years, secured first-ever terrorism convictions against members of Antifa, shattered domestic and transnational gangs across the country, taken custody of more than 90 key cartel figures, and won 24 favorable rulings at the Supreme Court. I remain eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again.
Pam Bondi, Outgoing US Attorney General
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Before becoming deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche was Trump's personal lawyer
