Trump accused of running ‘misogynistic administration’ after Bondi dismissal

The Guardian US News
by David Smith in Washington
April 3, 2026
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President Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, making her the second female cabinet member he has fired.

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President Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, making her the second woman removed from his cabinet. Bondi's departure came amid Trump's frustration with her performance, particularly regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, while the cabinet has retained multiple male officials despite various scandals involving them. Critics have accused the administration of running a "misogynistic administration" given that Bondi and Kristi Noem are the only two cabinet members to be fired so far, despite a string of scandals involving male officials. The dismissal underscores tensions within Trump's cabinet over key policy matters and raises questions about the administration's approach to accountability across gender lines. Bondi's removal leaves the Attorney General position vacant during a period of significant legal and political pressures facing the White House.

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