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Trump Ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi, Names Acting Successor

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general, after 14 months.
Trump announced Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, will serve as acting attorney general.
Bondi faced criticism for prioritizing Trump's agenda and for targeting opponents without sufficient evidence, including the Epstein investigation.
The administration is considering Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, as a permanent replacement.
Bondi will transition to private sector work, details forthcoming.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general, after 14 months.
Trump announced Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, will serve as acting attorney general.
Bondi faced criticism for prioritizing Trump's agenda and for targeting opponents without sufficient evidence, including the Epstein investigation.
The administration is considering Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, as a permanent replacement.
Bondi will transition to private sector work, details forthcoming.