A sudden leadership shakeup at the Justice Department shifts power to the deputy attorney general amid praise for the outgoing chief.
Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump announced he has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, naming Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting attorney general effective immediately. The announcement was made in a public statement released Thursday.
Trump praised Bondi’s tenure while confirming her departure from the Justice Department. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” Trump said. “Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900.”
The president said Bondi will transition out of government into a private-sector role. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future,” Trump said.
Leadership transition at the Justice Department
Trump confirmed that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will immediately assume the role on an acting basis. “Our Deputy Attorney General, and a very talented and respected Legal Mind, Todd Blanche, will step in to serve as Acting Attorney General,” Trump said.
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Key Points
- President Trump announced the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi Thursday
- Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general effective immediately
- Bondi is expected to move into a private-sector role to be announced later
No additional details were provided regarding the reason for Bondi’s removal or the timeline leading up to the decision. The White House statement did not indicate whether a permanent replacement will be nominated in the coming days.
Bondi had served as attorney general for approximately one year, according to the president’s statement, overseeing federal law enforcement priorities during that period.
The Justice Department has not yet released a separate statement regarding the transition.
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