Trump is considering the dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi due to the handling of the Epstein cases (CNN)

President Donald Trump privately discussed the possibility of dismissing Attorney General Pam Bondi, considering the negative reactions from his electoral base regarding how the administration handled the cases related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The President publicly expressed his support for Attorney General Pam Bondi, describing her as "a wonderful person" who "does a good job," despite the fact that, according to CNN sources, he has not yet made a clear decision regarding her. However, discussions about replacing her have recently resurfaced.

The idea of replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi with Lee Zeldin has reemerged in White House circles, after being temporarily shelved once the public attention on the Jeffrey Epstein subject faded, suggesting new hesitations and tensions surrounding Donald Trump's decision.

Zeldin, a lawyer and veteran, has been a close ally of Trump, but is not considered a final choice. Bondi has strong supporters in the administration, but has been criticized for her handling of the Epstein cases.

Donald Trump recently dismissed another high-ranking official, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem.

Pam Bondi was the second choice for the position of Attorney General, being confirmed in 2025.