politics
April 2, 2026
Bondi firing a reminder that even ultra-loyalists get dumped by Trump
Attorney general was key part of effort to go after enemies but even she could not satisfy whims of mercurial president
TL;DR
- Pam Bondi's dismissal illustrates that no amount of loyalty can save Trump loyalists from being discarded by Donald Trump.
- As attorney general, Bondi was instrumental in politicizing the Justice Department, purging career employees, and pursuing politically motivated prosecutions against Trump's perceived enemies.
- Bondi was reportedly fired partly because she could not make progress on prosecuting Trump's enemies and due to her handling of the Epstein files.
- The administration's efforts to prosecute figures like James Comey and Letitia James were thwarted by federal judges and grand juries, highlighting existing checks and balances.
- The Epstein files controversy continued to haunt the administration, with bipartisan legislation mandating their release and ongoing questions about Trump's relationship with Epstein.
- Adam Schiff criticized Bondi's tenure, stating it was a symptom of Trump's disregard for laws and that her sycophancy ultimately led to her downfall.
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