Pam Bondi has been fired as Attorney General, and sources say part of the reason was her alleged tip to Rep. Eric Swalwell about an FBI document release concerning his past ties to suspected Chinese spy Christine “Fang Fang.”
Bondi reportedly intervened because of her personal friendship with Swalwell, raising alarms inside the White House.
President Donald Trump reportedly saw this as an unforgivable breach, adding to controversies over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and other DOJ matters.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will take over as acting attorney general while Trump weighs permanent replacements.
Names being floated include Lee Zeldin and Ron DeSantis, though Blanche is actively building support among MAGA conservatives and DOJ career staff.
Bondi’s exit comes amid broader speculation of cabinet shake-ups, with her sudden firing happening just ahead of Trump’s prime-time Iran war address.
Her tenure had faced criticism for lack of transparency, management of DOJ career staff, and perceived political interference.
The Swalwell tip reportedly added a personal dimension to Bondi’s dismissal, illustrating the high-stakes environment inside the Trump administration.
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Published: Apr 2, 2026. Last updated: Apr 2, 2026.
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