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Trump Fires Florida AG Bondi Over FBI Leak Allegations

4/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi amid suspicions that she informed Rep. Eric Swalwell, the president's political opponent, about an impending FBI investigation.
Trump communicated Bondi's removal just before his Iran speech, according to political reporter Phillip Nieto.
The president's concerns stem from Bondi allegedly tipping off Rep. Eric Swalwell about the FBI's plans to release documents related to Swalwell's past relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is a Democratic congressman and gubernatorial candidate who has been a vocal critic of Trump, who has targeted him in response.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi amid suspicions that she informed Rep. Eric Swalwell, the president's political opponent, about an impending FBI investigation.
Trump communicated Bondi's removal just before his Iran speech, according to political reporter Phillip Nieto.
The president's concerns stem from Bondi allegedly tipping off Rep. Eric Swalwell about the FBI's plans to release documents related to Swalwell's past relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is a Democratic congressman and gubernatorial candidate who has been a vocal critic of Trump, who has targeted him in response.