Trump fires Pam Bondi, a loyalist and ally, as attorney general

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general after dissatisfaction with her handling of the Epstein files and prosecuting political foes. Bondi, who served for 14 months, expressed excitement about transitioning to a new private sector role while Trump named Todd Blanche as acting attorney general. Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, celebrated her departure.

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