02.04.2026 21:00
U.S. President Donald Trump made the second change in his cabinet. Previously, Trump dismissed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and, in the shadow of the discussions surrounding the Epstein files, also let go of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Until a permanent appointment is made to replace Bondi, her assistant Todd Blanche will temporarily take over the position.
The Epstein files crisis, which has been a topic of discussion in the U.S. for a long time, led to a significant change in the administration. President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi amid growing public backlash, stating that his assistant Todd Blanche would temporarily take her place.
ANNOUNCED THE DECISION TO DISMISS
In a statement made on April 2, Trump announced that Bondi had been removed from her position. Describing Bondi as a "loyal friend and patriot," Trump noted that she would soon take on a new role in the private sector.
President Trump stated, "We love Pam, and she will transition to a much-needed and important new role in the private sector, which will be announced in the near future. Our very talented and respected Legal Expert, Todd Blanche, will assume the role of Acting Attorney General." as he announced the latest development.
EPSTEIN FILES CRISIS TRIGGERED
It was noteworthy that Bondi's dismissal came after ongoing discussions and public backlash regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. The slow progress of the files' release and the heavily redacted publication of most documents had drawn criticism.
CLAIM OF DISCONTENT WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATION
According to reports in the U.S. press, it was suggested that Trump was also disturbed by Bondi's insufficient lawsuits against her political rivals. On the other hand, it was notable that shortly before the dismissal decision, Trump had used positive expressions about Bondi.
DOCUMENTS HAD SPARKED CONTROVERSY
While members of Congress argued that the Epstein files had not been shared fully and transparently, some claimed that the Department of Justice had delayed the process and protected certain powerful individuals.
SECOND CHANGE
Trump had previously dismissed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. In this dismissal, both Noem's personal life and the failed ICE operations had played a role.