Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Trump Eyes Shake‑up of Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing her “lack of vigor” in pursuing political opponents and criticism over how she handled the Epstein investigation.
According to unnamed insiders, Trump even floated Lee Zeldin—currently running the Environmental Protection Agency—as a potential replacement. The suggestion has been echoed by CNN.

White House & DOJ: No comment yet.
Trump’s Public Stance: Praised Bondi as “wonderful” and said she was doing a good job.

Bondi was present at the Supreme Court when Trump heard arguments about birthright citizenship on Wednesday. Critics argue that such moves erode long‑standing norms keeping law enforcement free from political influence.

Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has pushed the Justice Department to press charges against former officials—including ex‑FBI director James Comey and former national security adviser John Bolton—claiming he is restoring a system “weaponized” under the previous administration. Bondi, who served as Florida’s attorney general and defended Trump during his first impeachment trial, now faces a congressional subpoena to testify about the Epstein files.