Summary
President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump praised Bondi after her removal and announced that Todd Blanche would serve as Acting Attorney General. Bondi had faced criticism over her handling of certain cases during her tenure.
Key Facts
- President Trump fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General on April 2, 2026.
- Todd Blanche is now the Acting Attorney General.
- Bondi had been criticized for her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein file release and other cases.
- Trump praised Bondi, calling her a "Great American Patriot" after her removal.
- Trump is considering Lee Zeldin, the EPA Director, as a potential replacement for Bondi.
- There were reports of Trump being unhappy with Bondi's performance before her removal.
- Bondi's firing followed pressure from both Trump and other Republicans.
- Representative Thomas Massie supported Bondi's removal and called for the release of more documents related to Epstein.
