{"id":2586597,"date":"2026-04-02T14:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-trump-fires-pam-bondi\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:53:49","slug":"breaking-trump-fires-pam-bondi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-trump-fires-pam-bondi\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Trump Fires Pam Bondi"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbreaking-trump-fires-pam-bondi%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586597&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump fired Attorney General pam Bondi on Thursday, marking the second Cabinet member ousted after Kristi Noem. the move follows months of controversy surrounding Bondi over the Epstein files, including a July Justice Department memo that said there would be no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elizabeth-warren-abandons-mckinsey-disclosure-demands\/\" title=\"Elizabeth Warren Abandons McKinsey Disclosure Demands\">client list<\/a> or disclosures, contradicting earlier claims that Bondi had relevant materials. Reports have floated Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin as a potential replacement; Zeldin is a former New York congressman and a veteran who has a lengthy legal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-senate-democrats-strike-deal-on-stimulus-check-thresholds-unemployment-boost\/\" title=\"Biden, Senate Democrats Strike Deal on Stimulus Check Thresholds, Unemployment Boost\">political background<\/a> (admitted to the bar in 2004, served in the military, and held roles in the New York State Senate and U.S. House). Bondi faces a House Oversight Committee subpoena to testify about the Epstein matter. Coverage from outlets like The New York Times, Politico, and CNN noted Trump was considering removing Bondi, who had been his second choice after Matt Gaetz withdrew. Some reports also suggested other concerns, including intelligence about the handling of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-did-maricopa-county-delete-all-of-its-2020-election-results\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Did Maricopa County Delete All Of Its 2020 Election Results?\">files related<\/a> to an investigation into an alleged Chinese spy. The article reflects a broader, unsettled political backdrop with ongoing speculation about Bondi\u2019s successor.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump fired Attorney &nbsp;General Pam Bondi on Thursday, making her the second Cabinet member given the ax.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was removed from her post.<\/p>\n<p>Some sources, including <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/article\/2026\/04\/02\/lee-zeldin-attorney-general-pam-bondi-trump-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time<\/a>, indicated Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin may replace Bondi. Zeldin is a former Republican congressman from New York.<\/p>\n<p>Bondi has been in the hot seat for months, beginning with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/media\/1407001\/dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July memo<\/a> on the Epstein files that said there was no client list and would be no disclosures, a reversal of earlier claims that she had documents related to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dojs-epstein-bombshell-no-credible-evidence-no-client-list-wont-release-materials-illegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on her desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That triggered a tidal wave of outrage that has not yet receded. Intermittent reports since July have pictured Bondi&rsquo;s future as endangered, followed by periods of calm.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Bondi faces a House Oversight Committee subpoena to testify about the Epstein files held by the Justice Department. She is scheduled to appear before the panel later this month.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/report-pam-bondi-fired-imminently-trump-already-replacement-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lead-up<\/a> to Bondi&rsquo;s removal, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/04\/01\/us\/politics\/trump-pam-bondi-future.html?unlocked_article_code=1.X1A.qEqX.CaC40DCjQ-Ok&amp;smid=url-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/playbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico&rsquo;s Playbook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/01\/politics\/pam-bondi-trump-discussed-ousting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> all reported that Trump was considering removing Bondi, who had been Trump&rsquo;s second choice for the post after former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was picked, but withdrew after it was clear he could not overcome opposition to Senate confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>Before Bondi&rsquo;s dismissal, media accounts indicated that Zeldin would likely be picked as Bondi&rsquo;s successor.<\/p>\n<p>Although Bondi was seen in public with the president on Wednesday, a report in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/02\/us-news\/trump-tells-pam-bondi-her-time-is-running-out-as-attorney-general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> indicated that Trump told Bondi that same day that her time as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >attorney general<\/a> was nearing an end.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The White House did not directly address the report, but pointed The Post to a quote from the president praising Bondi,&rdquo; the outlet reported, citing a statement in which Trump said, &ldquo;Attorney General Pam Bondi is a wonderful person and she is doing a good job.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A report in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/04\/02\/2026\/trump-has-told-bondi-her-time-as-attorney-general-is-almost-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semafor<\/a> said that the Epstein files disaster was not the only issue that irked Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The report said Trump &ldquo;believes she may have alerted California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to an effort by the administration to release files from an investigation into his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ms.now\/news\/trump-is-considering-replacing-pam-bondi-according-to-source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS NOW<\/a> reported that Trump likes Bondi on a personal level and gave her a heads-up of his intentions to &ldquo;help her along.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Time noted that Zeldin became a lawyer in 2004 at the age of 23.<\/p>\n<p>Zeldin served 22 years in the military and was deployed to Iraq in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>After serving in the New York state Senate from 2011 to 2014, Zeldin served in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2023. He lost the 2022 New York governor&rsquo;s race to Democratic Gov. 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Some outlets, including Time, said Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin could take Bondi\u2019s place; Zeldin is a former Republican congressman from New York. Bondi has been under pressure for months, starting with a July memo about the Epstein files that claimed there was no client list and no disclosures, contradicting earlier statements that she had Epstein-related documents on her desk. That reversal sparked a wave of outrage that hasn\u2019t subsided, with coverage since July alternating between portraying Bondi as endangered and noting intervals of calm.<\/p>\n<p>Bondi now faces a House Oversight Committee subpoena to testify about the Epstein files held by the Justice Department, with a scheduled appearance later this month. In the run-up to her removal, outlets such as The New York Times, Politico\u2019s Playbook, and CNN reported that Trump was considering removing Bondi, who had been his second choice after former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who withdrew after opposition to Senate confirmation. Before her dismissal, media accounts indicated Zeldin would likely succeed her. Although Bondi was seen publicly with the president on Wednesday, a New York Post report claimed Trump told Bondi that her tenure was nearing its end; the White House did not comment directly, instead pointing to a quote in which Trump praised Bondi as a wonderful person doing a good job. Semafor reported that the Epstein affair wasn\u2019t the only issue troubling Trump, suggesting he believed Bondi may have alerted California Rep. Eric Swalwell to attempts by the administration to release files from an investigation into his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy. MS NOW reported that Trump liked Bondi personally and had warned her that he intended to \u201chelp her along.\u201d Time noted that Zeldin became a lawyer in 2004 at age 23, served 22 years in the military with a 2006 deployment to Iraq, served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2014, and served in the U.S. House from 2015 to 2023, losing the 2022 New York governor\u2019s race to Kathy Hochul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2586598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pam-Bondi-out-as-AG.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[70371,72188,75090,5894,3634],"class_list":["post-2586597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-breaking-news-2","tag-leadership-change-2","tag-pam-bondi-2","tag-politics","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pam-Bondi-out-as-AG.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2586597"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2586601,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586597\/revisions\/2586601"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2586598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2586597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2586597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}