politics
April 2, 2026
Democrats cheer Trump’s firing of Pam Bondi and attack Epstein files ‘cover-up’
Hakeem Jeffries predicts Pete Hegseth could be next as party alarmed by damage done by ‘terrible’ attorney general
TL;DR
- Democrats celebrated the firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, with some predicting further departures from the Trump administration.
- Democrats accused Bondi of destroying the justice department's independence and retaliating against Trump's opponents.
- Concerns were raised about Bondi's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and alleged cover-ups.
- Republicans generally offered positive remarks about Bondi's tenure and praised her as a lawyer and friend.
- The Senate judiciary committee will be responsible for confirming Bondi's permanent successor.
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