Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested that Lee Zeldin, who runs the Environmental Protection Agency, could take Bondi’s place. Four sources close to the discussions said this, and CNN has echoed the claim. The White House and the Justice Department have not replied to requests for comment. In a separate statement, Trump praised Bondi as “wonderful” and said she was doing a good job.Bondi was present at the Supreme Court when Trump heard arguments about birthright citizenship on Wednesday. Critics say he is eroding long‑standing norms that keep law enforcement free from political influence. Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has pushed the Justice Department to press charges against several former officials, including ex‑FBI director James Comey and former national security adviser John Bolton. He says he is restoring a justice system that he believes was “weaponized” under the previous administration. Bondi, who served as Florida’s attorney general, defended Trump during his first impeachment trial and was his second choice for the top law‑enforcement job after Matt Gaetz withdrew. She now faces a subpoena from Congress to testify about the Epstein files.