Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi, installs Todd Blanche as acting AG [xVqX5G68deZ]
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday, replacing her for now with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting attorney general. Sources told CBS News the president had grown frustrated with Bondi over several issues, including her handling of records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case and what he viewed as insufficient prosecutions of his political opponents. In a social media post, the president thanked Bondi for her service and said she would be entering the private sector. Subscribe to the CBS News Texas YouTube channel: Watch CBS News Texas 24/7: Download the CBS News app: Follow CBS News Texas on Instagram: Like CBS News Texas on Facebook: Follow CBS News Texas on X: Try Paramount+ free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]