Pam Bondi Steps Down as U.S. Attorney General

Pam Bondi has announced her departure as U.S. Attorney General following President Donald Trump’s decision to replace her, marking the conclusion of her 14-month tenure at the Department of Justice. She will be shifting to a role in the private sector.

In a post on X Thursday afternoon, Bondi shared that U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will step in as her temporary replacement. She mentioned her achievements during her time guiding the Justice Department.

“Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private sector role I am thrilled about, and where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration,” Bondi stated.

Both Bondi and Trump expressed positive sentiments toward each other, indicating no ill feelings, even amidst insider reports suggesting tensions related to her replacement.

Earlier on his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Bondi as a “Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.”

She described her year in office, beginning from her swearing-in in February 2025, as “easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history.”

“Since February 2025, we have secured the lowest murder rate in 125 years, achieved the first-ever terrorism convictions against members of Antifa, dismantled multiple domestic and transnational gangs, apprehended over 90 key cartel figures, and won 24 significant rulings from the Supreme Court,” she reported.

“I remain eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again,” Bondi added, referencing Trump’s famous slogan.

Blanche, who took on the role of Deputy Attorney General in March 2025, has already moved into the Attorney General’s suite as of Thursday afternoon. Although a permanent replacement has not been officially named, further details from the White House are anticipated in the upcoming days.