Donald Trump fires loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi
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President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, leaving the Justice Department's top position temporarily vacant.
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President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who served as his top law enforcement officer and a vocal defender of his policies and legal positions. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, was appointed to the position and became one of Trump's most reliable cabinet members in defending the administration's actions. Her removal signals a significant shake-up in the Justice Department leadership during Trump's second term. The firing comes as the administration continues to reshape its executive branch personnel. No immediate replacement has been named, leaving the attorney general position vacant at a time when the Justice Department faces multiple ongoing matters.
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