US President Donald Trump has reportedly considered firing Attorney General Pam Bondi in private. The conversations are happening behind closed doors and, for now, remain just that–discussions, not a confirmed decision.
Donald Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, sources suggest
The reported talks point to growing frustration within Donald Trump’s circle, particularly over how certain high-profile issues have been handled. Pam Bondi continues to publicly appear alongside Trump. But CNN sources claim the president has been asking people around him whether a change at the Justice Department might be necessary.
Much of the tension ties back to the backlash over the administration’s handling of matters related to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi is also expected to sit for a deposition on Capitol Hill later this month as part of an ongoing congressional investigation, adding further pressure. At the same time, sources told the outlet that Trump has been unhappy with what he sees as a lack of aggressive action against his political opponents.
Still, he has not publicly broken with Bondi. Trump told CNN, “Attorney General Pam Bondi is a wonderful person, and she is doing a good job.” Behind the scenes, however, the idea of replacing her has come up more than once. Lee Zeldin, who currently leads the Environmental Protection Agency and has remained a close Trump ally, is one of the names most frequently mentioned. The possibility of bringing him in reportedly surfaced earlier this year, faded, and has now resurfaced.
Even so, sources stress that Zeldin is not necessarily the final pick, and that Trump has also floated other names. For now, the relationship between Donald Trump and Pam Bondi appears outwardly steady. The two have spoken multiple times in recent days, with one source describing their interactions as “business as usual.” Bondi has also continued to appear alongside the president at official events. She took over as Attorney General in 2025 after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.
