U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been removed from her position, according to sources familiar with the matter, marking a significant shake-up inside President Donald Trump’s administration.
Reports indicate that President Trump informed Bondi her time leading the Justice Department was coming to an end, though the White House has not yet issued a formal announcement confirming her departure. Officials close to the administration said discussions about replacing Bondi had been underway for weeks.
Bondi, who took office in February 2025 after the withdrawal of an earlier nominee, faced mounting criticism over her handling of several high-profile investigations, including the Justice Department’s release of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Her management of those materials reportedly contributed to declining confidence within the administration.
Sources also said Trump had expressed frustration with what he viewed as a lack of aggressive legal action against political opponents and broader setbacks within the department. At the same time, the Justice Department has been under congressional scrutiny related to its investigative decisions and document disclosures.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Bondi, though no official successor has been confirmed. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to serve in an interim leadership role if the transition proceeds as anticipated.
Despite reports of her removal, Trump publicly described Bondi as “a wonderful person” doing “a good job,” underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the timing and final details of the leadership change.
If confirmed, Bondi’s departure would represent one of the most significant cabinet-level changes of Trump’s current term and could signal further shifts within the administration’s legal and policy strategy in the months ahead.
