Trump says Pam Bondi out as US Attorney General

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 2, 2026Country: United States

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Trump says Pam Bondi out as US Attorney General

US President Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General, confirming the decision in a post on Truth Social. Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, was praised by Trump for her service during a period of decreasing violent crime in the US. However, she has recently faced criticism for her handling of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will temporarily take over Bondi's role.

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