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White House denies Pam Bondi fired over Eric Swalwell rumors

A source said Trump had been weighing Bondi’s removal because he was dissatisfied with her performance.

White House denies Pam Bondi fired over Eric Swalwell rumors
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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The White House denied reports that Pam Bondi was fired for alerting Rep. Eric Swalwell to FBI files, saying President Trump had been weighing her removal over dissatisfaction with her performance. Swalwell’s campaign also denied he received advance notice.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who fired Bondi and is considering a permanent replacement

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Former attorney general whose firing and alleged role in the FBI-files dispute are discussed

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

California representative whose alleged advance notice and past association with Fang are discussed

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Deputy attorney general who will serve as acting attorney general

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Former secretary of Homeland Security, mentioned as another recent cabinet-level departure

ALSO MENTIONED  Kash Patel, FBI director whom Swalwell accused of abusing his power

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Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. They also report claims that she alerted Rep. Eric Swalwell to FBI files concerning him. Center outlets focus on competing accounts of the firing: claims of an FBI tip to Swalwell and Rep. Seth Moulton’s allegation that Trump wanted to prevent Bondi from testifying about Jeffrey Epstein. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the White House’s denial of a link to the Swalwell reports and an account that Trump was dissatisfied with Bondi’s performance.

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