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Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general

NPR | By Carrie Johnson,
Steve Inskeep
Published April 3, 2026 at 5:52 AM CDT

President Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will no longer serve as attorney general. Her departure comes amid frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.

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