Pam Bondi broke her silence hours after President Donald Trump announced her dismissal as US Attorney General via Truth Social. Trump confirmed on Thursday that Bondi would be moving to the private sector, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stepping in as Acting Attorney General.
Bondi acknowledged the news on X, writing: 'Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private sector role I am thrilled about, and where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration.'
Trump praised Bondi as a 'Great American Patriot and a loyal friend,' crediting her with overseeing a crackdown on crime that saw murders fall to their lowest level since 1900. Reports suggest she was dismissed after a dispute over her handling of the Epstein files and other matters.
Bondi is reportedly set to be replaced by Lee Zeldin, head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Meanwhile, Representative Robert Garcia warned that Bondi's removal would not excuse her from testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files.
