Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi Amidst Growing Tensions Over Epstein Files

Washington: Amidst growing tensions, US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, making her the second cabinet member to lose her job in just a month. Bondi, who has been serving as Trump's attorney general since January 2025, was reportedly informed of her ouster during a meeting with the President on Wednesday evening. Reports suggested that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will be taking over as interim attorney general.

The shocking decision followed amidst growing tensions between Trump and Bondi, with sources suggesting that the US President was increasingly dissatisfied with her performance, particularly in handling the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi's departure is likely to be a major shake-up in the Trump administration, raising questions about the future direction of the Department of Justice.

The experts have claimed that after Pam Bondi's ouster, speculations are rife about replacements, with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin touted as a possible candidate. Trump has reportedly expressed frustration with Bondi's lack of aggressiveness in prosecuting his foes, including former FBI director James Comey.

Notably, Bondi's time as attorney general witnessed multiple controversies, including her handling of the Epstein files and allegations of politicising the Department of Justice. In February 2025, she issued a directive allowing for the firing of Justice Department lawyers who refuse to advance Trump administration policies. The move led to concerns about the erosion of judicial independence.