Trump Has Discussed Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi
nytimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump has recently considered firing Attorney General Pam Bondi due to frustration with her leadership at the Justice Department and her handling of the Epstein investigation, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
- Trump has suggested replacing Bondi with Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, but no final decision has been made.
- Despite rumors, Bondi and Trump were seen traveling together to the Supreme Court, and Trump publicly praised her, calling her a "wonderful person" doing a good job.
- Trump’s dissatisfaction stems from Bondi’s management of the Epstein files, which has become a political liability, as well as her communication skills and the Justice Department’s perceived lack of aggressiveness toward his political opponents.
- The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Bondi to testify about the Epstein investigation, with her deposition scheduled for April 14, though efforts are underway to avoid the testimony.
