Pam Bondi has publicly addressed her termination from the Department of Justice, following her dismissal by President Donald Trump. In a statement released on Thursday, 2 April 2026, Bondi expressed her commitment to supporting Trump's agenda even after leaving her official post.
Transition and Future Plans
Bondi announced that she will dedicate the next month to ensuring a smooth transition of the Attorney General's office to her successor, Todd Blanche. Subsequently, she will move into a private sector position, which she described as thrilling and significant. In her statement, Bondi emphasized that this new role will allow her to persist in her efforts to champion President Trump and his administration's policies.
Reflections on Tenure
During her 14-month tenure as Attorney General, Bondi highlighted several key achievements under Trump's leadership. She claimed that the Department of Justice, in what she termed its most consequential first year in American history, contributed to making the nation safer and more secure. Specific accomplishments cited include achieving the lowest murder rate in 125 years since February 2025, securing the first-ever terrorism convictions against Antifa members, dismantling numerous domestic and transnational gangs, apprehending over 90 major cartel figures, and winning 24 favorable rulings at the Supreme Court.
Bondi concluded her remarks by expressing eternal gratitude for the trust President Trump placed in her to "Make America Safe Again." Her statement comes amid reports that her firing was linked to missteps related to the Epstein files, though she did not directly address these allegations in her comments.
