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Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche acting AG

politicsApr 2, 2026

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, elevating Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to acting attorney general. Bondi was removed after mounting frustration with her performance and her handling of sensitive files, especially the Epstein documents. Blanche faces criticism for past decisions tied to politically charged prosecutions and his record on the Epstein case. The change matters because it shifts control of the Justice Department, risks further politicization of prosecutions, and affects ongoing investigations.

Key Highlights

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is now acting attorney general.
Critics point to Bondi and Blanche over Epstein files and politicized prosecutions.
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