Scaramucci: Bondi wasn’t doing enough for Trump

The Hill
by Fiona Bork
April 3, 2026
3 min read

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Scaramucci said Trump fired Bondi because she was not aggressive enough in pursuing his agenda at the Justice Department.

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Anthony Scaramucci, who served as White House Communications Director during Trump's first term, said President Trump removed Pam Bondi from leading the Justice Department because she failed to meet his expectations. In an appearance on NewsNation, Scaramucci stated bluntly that "she's just not doing enough," suggesting Bondi's tenure at the DOJ fell short of what the president demanded. Bondi's departure signals Trump's willingness to make personnel changes in his Cabinet when officials don't align with his agenda. Scaramucci's public comments underscore friction within the administration over departmental performance and priorities. The statement comes as Trump continues reshaping his Cabinet during his second term.

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