Arabic version: ترامب يطيح بالمدعي العام بام بوندي ويعين تود بلانش

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, announcing her transition to a role in the private sector. Trump praised Bondi’s contributions via a post on Truth Social, describing her tenure as one of significant achievement.

According to BBC News, Bondi’s leadership was marked by controversy, especially regarding the handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. She is the second Trump administration official to be dismissed in recent weeks, following the ousting of Kristi Noem as homeland security chief in March.

Bondi expressed her commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of duties to her successor, Todd Blanche, who previously served as her deputy. Despite her exit, she vowed to continue supporting Trump in her new private sector role, details of which remain undisclosed.

Criticism surrounding Bondi’s tenure focused on her management of the Epstein investigation, with bipartisan backlash over the department’s handling of sensitive documents. Lawmakers have accused the justice department, under her leadership, of inadequately protecting the identities of victims while failing to meet legal transparency requirements.

As Bondi departs, she joins a list of high-profile officials who have left Trump’s cabinet this term, raising questions about the stability of his administration. The relatively fewer departures this time contrast markedly with the chaos of his first term, where numerous officials were quickly replaced.