Could Trump be about to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi?

Politics
2 Apr 2026 • 6:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump has reportedly discussed dismissing Attorney General Pam Bondi following criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
  • Sources close to the matter told The New York Times that Trump has privately considered replacing Bondi with Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • The speculation arises as Bondi is scheduled to give a deposition to the House Oversight Committee on 14 April regarding the Justice Department's investigation into Epstein.
  • Trump has also expressed dissatisfaction with Bondi's communication skills and the Department of Justice's perceived lack of aggressiveness in pursuing his political adversaries.
  • Despite these private considerations, Trump publicly expressed confidence in Bondi, stating she is 'doing a good job' and appeared with her at a Supreme Court hearing.

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