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Trump Dismisses AG Bondi Amid Epstein Case Controversy

4/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid dissatisfaction with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and prosecutions of political adversaries, announced on Truth Social.
Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, was appointed acting attorney general, with speculation about a permanent replacement possibly Lee Zeldin.
Bondi remains under subpoena to testify about her actions, as critics cite politicization of the Department of Justice and ongoing transparency concerns.

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U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid dissatisfaction with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and prosecutions of political adversaries, announced on Truth Social.
Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, was appointed acting attorney general, with speculation about a permanent replacement possibly Lee Zeldin.
Bondi remains under subpoena to testify about her actions, as critics cite politicization of the Department of Justice and ongoing transparency concerns.