Pam Bondi Speaks Out for First Time After DOJ Ouster: ‘Moving to an Important Private Sector Role I Am Thrilled About’

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Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement on Thursday following President Donald Trump confirming she’s out at the Department of Justice.

In an X post, Bondi said she will be transitioning out of her role with DOJ over the next month, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stepping in to temporarily replace her.

Check out her statement below:

Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private sector role I am thrilled about, and where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration.

Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history.

Since February 2025, we have secured the lowest murder rate in 125 years, secured first-ever terrorism convictions against members of Antifa, shattered domestic and transnational gangs across the country, taken custody of more than 90 key cartel figures, and won 24 favorable rulings at the Supreme Court.

I remain eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to Make America Safe Again.

Bondi received bipartisan backlash during her time with DOJ, particularly over her handling of releasing files related to the case of late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump confirmed Bondi was leaving her position after multiple outlets, including Fox News, confirmed reports that she had been fired.

“Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900. We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector.”

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