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Pam Bondi Fired, Todd Blanche to Replace Her

By Jeralyn, Section Trump Administration
Posted on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 12:40:08 PM EST
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The rumors are true. Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi. Todd Blanche, one of his personal lawyers from his criminal trial in New York and a former federal prosecutor, currently serving as Deputy AG, will take her place.

Bondi will return to the private sector, according to Trump. (CBS had reported she would remain in the Administration in another capacity.)

Many are speculating that the reasons for the firing are her mishandling of the release of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. There's also her failure to fulfill his personal vengeful agenda and file charges against Adam Schiff and Letitia James.

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    In other words (5.00 / 2) (#2)
    by jondee on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 01:03:31 PM EST
    We still won't release the files, but we maybe we can convince the rubes that it's all Pam Bondi's fault.

    Blanche (none / 0) (#16)
    by Ga6thDem on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 02:15:14 PM EST
    has said as much.

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    The upside (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by Chuck0 on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 01:24:54 PM EST
    is things can only get worse from here.

    Imagine, a former personal attorney as your AG? If the Senate confirms that, they all need to go.

    I am sure I can count on Fetterman to do the right thing. /s

    John F. Kennedy appointed his younger brother (5.00 / 1) (#7)
    by Peter G on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 04:47:08 PM EST
    -- Bobby Kennedy -- as AG. A scandal at the time. Although RFK turned out to be a good one.

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    There's a chance Fetterman (none / 0) (#4)
    by jondee on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 01:46:38 PM EST
    could do the right thing, if he drank a 7-11 slurpee and had another brain freeze.

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    I suspect (none / 0) (#1)
    by CaptHowdy on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 12:47:56 PM EST
    a has always been in charge

    Rumor is there might be more (none / 0) (#5)
    by CaptHowdy on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 03:06:00 PM EST
    The thinking is replace them now while you can get the replacements you want because after Jan you won't be able to get your hacks confirmed.

    Yes (none / 0) (#17)
    by Ga6thDem on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 02:17:14 PM EST
    I heard the same thing but the goal is to distract from the failing War in Iran.

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    Reuters (none / 0) (#25)
    by CaptHowdy on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 04:59:58 PM EST

    Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports

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    This is interesting (none / 0) (#6)
    by CaptHowdy on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 03:08:33 PM EST

    Trump's reasoning for the sudden dismissal comes in part because the President believes Bondi tipped off Eric Swalwell about the FBI's efforts to release investigative documents related to his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.

    Apparently they are friends?

    where is the quote from? (none / 0) (#10)
    by Jeralyn on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 09:18:02 PM EST


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    I honestly don't remember. (none / 0) (#11)
    by CaptHowdy on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 10:06:26 PM EST
    I searched with that text.  Usually that will show a recent link. But no luck. Sorry

    AI said this

    According to reports, President Trump dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi in part due to accusations that she tipped off Representative Eric Swalwell about impending FBI disclosures, specifically files regarding his past ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, Fang Fang. This alleged leak prompted suspicion in the White House that Bondi interfered with, or signaled the FBI's actions to, the Congressman.

    Key Details regarding the incident:
    The Allegation: Trump reportedly believed Bondi warned Swalwell about the imminent public release of the "[Fang Fang Files]," which documented the relationship between the Democratic Representative and suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang.

    The "Tip-Off" Concern: The White House was reportedly displeased with what they viewed as intervention in sensitive matters, driven by a personal connection between Bondi and Swalwell, according to reports.

    Broader Context: The move is part of broader tensions, with [Hindustan Times] reporting it as a major factor in her sudden firing, while other reports, such as from [ASIATimes], suggested the firing was also influenced by issues surrounding the [Jeffrey Epstein files].

    Swalwell's Reaction: Swalwell's legal team has previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding the release of these files.

    Bondi's firing was confirmed on April 2, 2026, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche taking over in an acting capacity.
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    maybe from (none / 0) (#12)
    by leap2 on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 10:41:56 PM EST
    here?

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    Maybe (none / 0) (#13)
    by desertswine on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 11:39:59 PM EST
    The Daily Mail?

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    That (none / 0) (#14)
    by CaptHowdy on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 07:57:47 AM EST
    Was it

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    Also, and now Hogshead fires the (none / 0) (#8)
    by desertswine on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 05:12:43 PM EST
    Army Chief of Staff.

    WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and take immediate retirement, two U.S. defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

    I hope Pete (none / 0) (#9)
    by CaptHowdy on Thu Apr 02, 2026 at 05:27:36 PM EST
    is the next casualty

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    He also fired the Army (none / 0) (#15)
    by Chuck0 on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 09:30:10 AM EST
    Chief of Chaplains. A black general.

    The article described Hogsbreath as a Christian Nationalist. They got it wrong. White Christian Nationalist is more accurate.

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    Yes, it is (none / 0) (#18)
    by Ga6thDem on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 02:18:32 PM EST
    blame everyone time. Hegseth is blaming the military leadership for the disaster in Iran while Trump is blaming cabinet members for his low approval ratings. I would imagine Hegseth may not be long for  his cabinet position.

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    I agree (none / 0) (#20)
    by CaptHowdy on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 02:28:12 PM EST
    Trump is going to find some important private sector duties for Pete sooner than later.

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    Pete better hope and pray (none / 0) (#22)
    by CaptHowdy on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 03:40:26 PM EST
    that the IRGC doesn't take his "no quarter" bullshite seriously.

    A second US combat plane has crashed today following an F-15 being downed over southern Iran, this time near the Strait of Hormuz. Two US officials told the New York Times that an A-10 Warthog pilot was safely rescued following the crash, which reportedly happened around the same time as the F-15 went down.

    A US helicopter searching for the downed F-15 has also reportedly been hit by a projectile, Iran's Mehr news agency said. One of the two US pilots in the fighter jet that went down has been rescued alive by US forces, two US officials told NBC News. The pilot is now undergoing medical treatment, two US officials confirmed to Newsmax.



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    I thought we already "won" (none / 0) (#23)
    by jondee on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 04:35:41 PM EST
    weeks ago. They seem to still have a lot of projectiles for a military that's been completely decimated in the decimatingest decimation in history.

    I wish just once one of these press corps lapdogs would grow a pair and take one for the team and tell Trump how effing FOS he is to his face.

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    At least half (none / 0) (#24)
    by CaptHowdy on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 04:47:59 PM EST
    their launching capabilities survive.

    US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability

    And thousands of drones

    As far as the press I'm sure almost all would be happy to tell him but they never get a chance.

    The white house press corps is now Laura Loomer and NEWSMAX.  Trump never sees real reporters.

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    They're nasty people (none / 0) (#26)
    by jondee on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 05:09:25 PM EST
    I mean, IF you were running a country roughly three times the size of Iraq, half of which is rugged mountainous terrain; you have the money to spend and you're trading partners with powerful adversaries of the U.S and you have decades to dig-in to prepare, what would you do?

    'Half of their launching capability surviving' is probably a very rough estimate.

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    Hegseth seems like the kind (none / 0) (#21)
    by jondee on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 03:17:27 PM EST
    of guy who would kiss each one of Trump's toes every morning if that's what it took to stay in his good graces.

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    I already (none / 0) (#19)
    by Ga6thDem on Fri Apr 03, 2026 at 02:20:02 PM EST
    thought the investigations of the Trump administration would be legendary but it seems these  firings and the ones to come are going to kick it up to a notch "never seen before"

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