Pam Bondi's Departure from Attorney General Role

Sources report that Pam Bondi was fired as attorney general by Donald Trump, leading to conflicts and absences from scheduled hearings regarding Epstein files.

April 2026

Apr 2, 2026

Pam Bondi fired as Attorney General by Donald Trump

Pam Bondi was fired from the position of Attorney General. This information was reported by NBC News based on sources familiar with the matter.

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Apr 2, 2026

Todd Blanche appointed acting Attorney General

Donald Trump announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would serve as the acting attorney general. This appointment filled the vacancy left by Bondi.

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Apr 4, 2026

Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general

Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi from her position as attorney general. This action was related to cases she previously brought against political opponents.

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Apr 8, 2026

House committee notified Bondi regarding April 14 deposition

A spokesperson for the House oversight committee shared a statement concerning Pam Bondi. The statement noted that the Department of Justice stated Bondi would not appear for a scheduled deposition on April 14. This was based on her no longer holding the office of Attorney General.

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Apr 8, 2026

DOJ states Bondi withdrawal from Epstein deposition

The Department of Justice announced that Pam Bondi will not attend the House Oversight Committee deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein. This decision was made because she is no longer serving as the US attorney general.

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Apr 14, 2026

Pam Bondi to miss House deposition on Epstein files

Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition before the House oversight and government reform committee on April 14. This deposition was set to address the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Apr 20, 2026

Trump's Dept of Justice confirms Bondi's non-appearance for hearing

The Department of Justice, led temporarily by Todd Blanche, told the House oversight committee that Pam Bondi would not appear for the 14 April hearing. Committee members were informed that this was because Bondi is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in that capacity.

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