Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly been diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after her tenure with the Trump administration’s Department of Justice. She is, however, currently undergoing treatment and is recovering, as noted by Axios on Tuesday.
Katie Miller, who previously worked at the White House and is now a podcast host, shared this news on her platform, mentioning that Bondi has been “quietly kicking cancer’s a**” and praised her as having “a heart of gold.”
This news surfaced alongside reports that President Donald Trump has selected Bondi for a position on an advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence, formally called the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This committee, chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios, also includes notable tech figures like Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Bondi’s exit from her position as attorney general occurred last month, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stepping in as her interim replacement until a permanent appointment is made.
After her dismissal, Bondi expressed gratitude for the opportunity she had under President Trump, stating, “I remain eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again.”
Meanwhile, Trump mentioned that she would take on a role in the private sector. Vice President JD Vance also commended Bondi’s contributions, expressing excitement that she would stay involved in tackling significant issues for the administration.
Generally, thyroid cancer is highly treatable, often resolved through surgical removal of the affected gland. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the five-year survival rate for this type of cancer exceeds 98%, indicating that affected individuals have nearly the same life expectancy as those without the disease. Typically, thyroid cancer remains in remission post-treatment, with no evident signs or symptoms.
