Pam Bondi's Favorability Ratings and Dismissal by Trump

Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General, experienced a significant decline in her favorability ratings leading up to her dismissal by President Donald Trump. According to YouGov and The Economist surveys, Bondi's net favorability plummeted to -26 percentage points in mid-February 2026, with only 23% of Americans viewing her favorably compared to 49% unfavorably. This marked a stark decline from her net favorability of -13 percentage points recorded in mid-October 2025. Throughout her tenure, Bondi's favorability ratings had fluctuated, starting at a net 2 percentage points at the beginning of Trump's second term, but steadily declining over time.

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The decline in Bondi's favorability was evident across all political affiliations. Among Republicans, her net favorability dropped from 41 percentage points in January 2025 to 28 percentage points by March 2026. Democrats' views of Bondi worsened significantly, with her net favorability rating declining from -35 percentage points at the start of the Trump administration to -75 percentage points in the latest polls. Independents also showed a negative trend, with their favorability dropping from a neutral stance of 1 percentage point to -29 percentage points.

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Bondi's dismissal by Trump on March 2, 2026, was part of a broader trend of high-profile firings within his administration. Trump described Bondi as “a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend” who had served faithfully as Attorney General. He announced that she would transition to a new role in the private sector, details of which are yet to be disclosed. Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and Trump's personal defense attorney, was appointed as the Acting Attorney General following Bondi's departure.

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In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump praised Bondi's service and indicated that her transition was part of a strategic move within his administration. He emphasized the importance of her contributions while also highlighting the appointment of Todd Blanche as a respected legal mind to take over her responsibilities.

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Despite Trump's praise, Bondi's declining favorability ratings suggest a growing discontent among the public, including her base within the Republican Party. Critics may argue that her performance as Attorney General, particularly regarding controversial decisions such as a memo about Jeffrey Epstein, contributed to her unfavorable perception. The significant drop in favorability ratings among all political groups indicates a potential disconnect between her actions and public expectations.

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While the data indicates a consistent decline in Bondi's favorability, the exact reasons for her dismissal remain somewhat ambiguous. There are no clear indications from the sources regarding specific incidents or decisions that led to her firing, leaving a gap in understanding the full context of her departure from the administration.

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“a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” — President Donald Trump

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“But in the few months since then, Democrats have soured even more on the former attorney general, whose net favorability sank another 17 points to net -75 percentage points in the 2026 polls.” — Source Analysis

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“Independents began Trump’s term somewhat split on Bondi, whose net favorability stood at around 1 percentage point at the time.” — Source Analysis

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