Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general

NPR | By Carrie Johnson,

Steve Inskeep

Published April 3, 2026 at 6:52 AM EDT

President Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will no longer serve as attorney general. Her departure comes amid frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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