U.S. President Donald Trump effectively fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday that "Attorney General Bondi has done a tremendous job overseeing the massive crackdown on crime across the country," adding that she would be moving to the private sector.
This marks the second time a cabinet-level official has been ousted by presidential decision in the second Trump administration. Trump previously dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last month after growing controversy over American citizens being killed during immigration enforcement operations.
Foreign media reported that Trump had grown frustrated with Bondi for not being aggressive enough in investigating his political rivals. He was also reportedly dissatisfied with Bondi's response to allegations that his name appeared on a list of individuals who had associated with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In September last year, Trump posted on social media targeting Bondi, publicly complaining that the number of indictments was insufficient.
Trump has also expressed strong disappointment with the performance of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and is reportedly considering further cabinet changes. According to Politico, Trump is furious with the actions of key cabinet members and is expected to launch a personnel shakeup soon. Analysts suggest he is preparing a sweeping cabinet reshuffle to solidify Republican dominance ahead of the November midterm elections.
Meanwhile, as U.S. military operations against Iran are underway, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded the resignation and immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. The exact reason for the dismissal was not disclosed, but controversy erupted recently after a video surfaced showing a military Apache helicopter hovering in front of the home of pro-Trump musician Kid Rock. George, who took office in 2023, was forced out before completing his four-year term.