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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after criticism over Epstein docs: reports

President Trump fired Pam Bondi after publicly pressuring her to investigate his political enemies and expressing dissatisfaction with her performance.

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after criticism over Epstein docs: reports
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President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi following criticism over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files and the failure of several high-profile investigations into the President's political rivals.

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Trump Removes Attorney General Pam Bondi

Outlets agree that President Trump removed Pam Bondi as attorney general. Center and right-leaning coverage both reports the departure, though some right-leaning reporting initially described Trump as considering the move. Center outlets emphasize criticism of Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files and investigations into Trump’s rivals, alongside questions about Justice Department independence. Right-leaning outlets focus on possible reasons for the move, ranging from reported frustration with DOJ matters to an argument about Bondi’s alleged inaction on election interference; another account presents personnel changes as increasingly low-friction.

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