President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after criticism of Epstein files handling

President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, citing his dissatisfaction with her handling of the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein file release. Bondi had displayed lawmakers' Epstein-related internet search histories at a February oversight hearing, drawing backlash. Deputy AG Todd Blanche became acting attorney general upon her dismissal.