Update - 1:25 PM Eastern:
President Trump has now confirmed that Bondi is "transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector," and that, at least for now, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will step in to serve as Acting AG.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
Original story:
Fox News is reporting that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been relieved of her command by President Trump.
🚨BREAKING: Fox News reports that Pam Bondi was fired by President Trump just before he took the podium last night.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 2, 2026
Lee Zeldin is rumored as a candidate for replacement. pic.twitter.com/N28DvNVgi7
Right now, the report is sourced to "sources familiar with the matter," but it follows rumors floated by other outlets (and a notable silence on the part of Bondi over the past few days).
President Donald Trump reportedly has already fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke with Fox News Digital.
Bondi met with Trump in the Oval Office Wednesday night ahead of his speech to the nation on the war in Iran, where she reportedly was informed of her ouster, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.
One of those sources said that by the time Trump took his place behind the podium for the address, Bondi already lost her job and was on her way back to Florida.
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Assuming this report is accurate, the question then, of course, becomes who will be named to replace her? The Fox report references EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, but there are other possibilities as well. We'll know soon enough, no doubt.
This is a developing story. RedState will provide updates as they become available.
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