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April 7, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche discusses Pam Bondi's firing and future role
- Pam Bondi is officially out as Attorney General, with Todd Blanche now acting in the role nearly a month before her scheduled departure.
- Blanche emphasized his new authority, stating he is running the department, while Bondi will assist in the transition before moving to a private sector position.
- President Trump praised Bondi as a loyal friend and indicated she will take on an important new role soon, though details remain unclear.
7 Sources
- Blanche says only Trump knows why Bondi was fired, defends president's vision for DOJApr 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM · The Hill
- Acting AG says ‘Nobody has any idea why’ Pam Bondi was fired except for TrumpApr 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM · CNN
- Acting AG Blanche says only Trump knows why Bondi was replacedApr 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM · AP
- Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche SaysApr 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM · NYT
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanentlyApr 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM · CBS News
- Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after BondiApr 7, 2026 at 8:36 PM · Fox News
- Pam Bondi still has a month left at the DOJ but her deputy has already updated his job titleApr 7, 2026 at 11:02 PM · Independent