US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in a move that has sparked reactions across the political spectrum.
Trump confirmed the decision in a Truth Social post, praising Bondi as a “Great American Patriot” who did a “tremendous job” during her tenure. He also announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would take over as interim Attorney General, describing him as a “very talented and respected Legal Mind.”
Bondi is expected to transition to a private sector role after assisting with the handover.
Democrats troll Bondi
Shortly after the news broke, Democrats took to social media to mock Bondi’s exit.
The official Democrats account on X shared an edited image of her featuring a LinkedIn-style “Open to Work” banner.
The post gained traction online, becoming focus for criticism and satire around her abrupt removal.
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Bondi’s firing has not only drawn mockery from Democrats but also criticism from within Republican circles, particularly over her handling of the Epstein files controversy.
{{/usCountry}}Bondi’s firing has not only drawn mockery from Democrats but also criticism from within Republican circles, particularly over her handling of the Epstein files controversy.
{{/usCountry}}Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace said Bondi handled the files in a “terrible manner” and “seriously undermined President Trump,” as cited by The Mirror US.
Mace also accused Bondi of having “stonewalled every effort to hold the guilty accountable,” adding that Americans “deserve an Attorney General who is transparent and delivers real accountability.”
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh also criticised Bondi, calling the controversy a major misstep and saying she should have been removed earlier.
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Bondi confirms transition plans
Responding to the development, Bondi said she would help ensure a smooth transition before moving on to a new role in the private sector.
“Over the next month, I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche,” she wrote on X, adding that she was “thrilled” about her next chapter.
She also described her tenure as an “honor of a lifetime."
Bondi’s exit comes amid scrutiny over her handling of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, an issue that has drawn bipartisan criticism.