Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday after growing frustration with her performance, including her handling of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump said Bondi will move to a private sector role, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Bondi said she will spend the next month helping with the transition but did not give details about her new job.
Her time in office was marked by controversy. Critics said she made the Justice Department too political by targeting Trump’s opponents, while supporters argued she focused on issues like crime and immigration.
Bondi also faced backlash over how she handled Epstein-related documents, which angered some conservatives and led to increased scrutiny from lawmakers.
Her departure continues a pattern of turnover in the Justice Department during Trump’s presidency, with several attorneys general leaving or being replaced.
