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AG Bondi Reverses Policy, Allows Political Appointees at Campaigns

3/5/2026

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Attorney General Pam Bondi reversed a policy barring Justice Department political appointees from campaign events.
The memo detailing the change was obtained by CBS News.
Former Attorney General Merrick Garland's 2022 amendments prohibited appointees from partisan events following an investigation into U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins for attending a Democratic fundraiser, after which Rollins resigned.
Bondi's memo now permits appointees to attend such events again.

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Story summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi reversed a policy barring Justice Department political appointees from campaign events.
The memo detailing the change was obtained by CBS News.
Former Attorney General Merrick Garland's 2022 amendments prohibited appointees from partisan events following an investigation into U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins for attending a Democratic fundraiser, after which Rollins resigned.
Bondi's memo now permits appointees to attend such events again.