Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general, names Todd Blanche as acting AG
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Trump fires AG Pam Bondi, names Todd Blanche as acting attorney general.
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President Trump has fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general and named Todd Blanche as acting AG in her place. This is the second Cabinet dismissal by Trump in less than a month, signaling instability at the top levels of his administration. Blanche will serve in an interim capacity while Trump searches for a permanent replacement to lead the Department of Justice. The turnover raises questions about the direction of the DOJ under Trump's leadership and the retention of key Cabinet members during his second term.
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Todd Blanche is serving as acting AG while Trump searches for a permanent replacement to lead the Department of Justice.
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