Trump is considering firing Pam Bondi over the Epstein case

U.S. President Donald Trump has been discussing the idea of firing Attorney General Pam Bondi in recent days. 

According to The New York Times, citing four informed sources, the White House chief has expressed dissatisfaction with her leadership of the Department of Justice, particularly her strategy in handling the high-profile Jeffrey Epstein case.

The main reasons cited for the president’s frustration are:

• The release of Epstein’s files: The disclosure of new case materials became a political problem for Trump, drawing criticism even from his supporters.

• Lack of “aggressiveness”: Trump is dissatisfied that the Justice Department is not actively enough in pursuing his political opponents.

• Communication issues: The president considers the department’s work with the public and the media to be ineffective.

According to the publication, Trump is considering replacing Bondy with Lee Zeldin, who currently heads the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Although a final decision has not yet been made, and the president himself has publicly called Bondy a “wonderful person,” sources claim that his dissatisfaction has been ongoing for several months. The attorney general’s allies are trying to dispel rumors of her resignation by sharing photos of their joint visits to the Supreme Court, yet tensions within the administration remain high. The situation surrounding the Justice Department’s leadership is unfolding against the backdrop of active U.S. military operations against Iran and domestic political disputes over budget spending.