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White House denies Pam Bondi fired over Eric Swalwell rumors

The article reports that Trump fired Bondi and that the White House rejected a report tying her dismissal to Swalwell.

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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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

Trump's version of this story ↗
Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

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

Swalwell's version of this story ↗
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 Removes Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Outlets agree Pam Bondi is out as attorney general after scrutiny of her handling of the Epstein files and investigations involving President Trump’s political rivals. Most accounts describe Trump as having removed her, though the Associated Press reports that she resigned. Center outlets emphasize controversies during Bondi’s tenure, including DOJ independence and investigations of political rivals. Right-leaning outlets focus more on explanations for her departure, especially Epstein-file handling and perceived lack of aggressiveness; WLT Report instead emphasizes election-interference claims.

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