03.04.2026 14:10
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi. It was reported that the decision was communicated face-to-face during a trip from the White House to the Supreme Court, with Trump informing Bondi that "the time has come" for the change in position. According to reports, Trump had been dissatisfied with Bondi's performance for a long time and was particularly troubled by the slow progress on issues on his agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump has terminated Attorney General Pam Bondi's position. It was claimed that the decision was communicated during a conversation between Trump and Bondi while they were on their way from the White House to the Supreme Court.
“IT'S TIME NOW”
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump informed Bondi of the change in position by saying, “It's time now” during the short trip. Bondi's request to remain in office until the summer was rejected by Trump.
ALLEGATION OF DISSATISFACTION IN OFFICE
The report stated that Trump has not been satisfied with Bondi's performance since the beginning of the year and was particularly disturbed by the slow progress of the issues on his agenda. It was expressed that the decision was based not on a single reason but on “accumulated dissatisfaction.”
EPSTEIN CASE AND MEDIA INFLUENCE
According to sources, the management of the Epstein cases and the Justice Department's inability to receive a sufficiently positive media reflection also played a role in Bondi's dismissal.
SUCCESSOR NAME REVEALED
Trump confirmed that Bondi would be leaving her position and announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would temporarily take over the role. Blanche is said to be among the permanent candidates.
NEW CANDIDATES ON THE AGENDA
Other names mentioned for the Justice Department include Environmental Protection Agency Chief Lee Zeldin, Washington DC Attorney General Jeanine Pirro, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM BONDI
After her dismissal, Bondi made a statement thanking Trump, saying, “It was an honor of my life to lead President Trump's efforts to make America safer.”