WASHINGTON − “We love Pam.” “Great American Patriot.” “Loyal friend.” Judging by President Donald Trump ‘s gushing praise for former Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media April 2 , you might think he was nominating her for an award, not firing her . But that was the president’s way of saying Bondi will no longer work at the Justice Department, after barely a year on the job . Trump credited Bondi with doing “a tremendous job” targeting crime and murders nationwide and said she had “faithfully served” in her role. Why, then, did he oust the woman he himself chose to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement official? President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after several investigations of his perceived enemies were thwarted and her handling of files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein came under criticism. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives before President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Key moments from Pam Bondi’s career as US Attorney General 1 of 37 President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi after several investigations of his perceived enemies were t



