Trump Considers Replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sources Reveal
President Donald Trump has privately discussed replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources reveal to Filmogaz.com. He has weighed naming EPA administrator Lee Zeldin as her potential successor. The discussions follow backlash over the administration’s handling of files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
Reasons for the talks
Trump has expressed frustration that Bondi did not pursue investigations into some of his political opponents. The president also faces pressure from parts of his base upset about the Epstein matter. Bondi is scheduled to give a deposition later this month before a congressional probe into the late sex trafficker.
Where Lee Zeldin fits in
Lee Zeldin emerged as a leading name in early discussions. He served as a congressman representing New York’s 1st district and is an attorney and veteran. After losing the 2022 New York governor’s race to Kathy Hochul, Zeldin stayed close to Trump and frequently appeared at Mar-a-Lago during the 2024 campaign.
White House staff circulated Zeldin’s name again recently. Insiders caution he is not the only candidate under consideration.
Recent interactions and reactions
Bondi rode in Trump’s motorcade on Wednesday and attended Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship. She also listened in person to his remarks on the Iran war later that night. The Justice Department pointed to a White House statement when asked for comment about the discussions.
Sources told Filmogaz.com that Bondi and the president have spoken several times in recent days. One source described the conversations as business as usual.
Allies and internal dynamics
Bondi retains influential supporters inside the administration, including White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. At times when the president grew critical of Bondi, Wiles reportedly intervened on her behalf. Wiles has also publicly criticized Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files.
Epstein files and public inconsistencies
Bondi’s February 2025 interview on Fox News said an Epstein “client list” was sitting on her desk. The Justice Department later said no such list existed. Bondi then clarified she had meant broader paperwork, such as flight logs, rather than a specific client roster.
Political context and confirmation
Bondi was initially considered by Trump after he fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions in 2018. She became the president’s second choice to lead the Justice Department after Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew amid limited Senate support. Bondi won Senate confirmation in 2025 by a 54-46 vote, largely along party lines.
During confirmation, Bondi told senators she would not use the department to improperly target political figures. The president recently removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the first Cabinet official ousted in his second term.
Filmogaz.com first reported renewed talk inside the West Wing about replacing Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this week. Officials say discussions remain fluid and no final decision has been announced.
