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White House denies Pam Bondi fired over Eric Swalwell rumors

Swalwell and his campaign denied that he received advance notice of the FBI records’ possible release.

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

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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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Todd Blanche
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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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