Washington, DC (Newsmax) – A source close to President Donald Trump confirms to Newsmax’s Ed Henry that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, citing the president’s growing frustration that she has not moved quickly enough to pursue indictments against Democrats over alleged “lawfare.”
According to the source, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as her replacement for now, CNN reported.
Trump had recently discussed the possibility of removing Bondi with allies and spoke with her directly about it on Wednesday. One source described the conversation as “tough,” with Trump indicating she would soon be replaced.
Sources say Bondi was told she could be offered another role, with Trump even floating the possibility of a judicial appointment following her departure from the Justice Department.
Bondi attended Trump’s address to the nation Wednesday. The Justice Department has not publicly commented.
The president’s frustrations reportedly extend beyond the pace of prosecutions. Sources say he has also been dissatisfied with Bondi’s handling of matters related to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as what he sees as insufficient action against political opponents.
Among the issues drawing Trump’s attention is a review of whether former CIA Director John Brennan made false statements to Congress regarding intelligence assessments of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Career prosecutors in Miami have reportedly questioned the strength of the case, though it remains under review for potential charges in Washington.
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