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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general, names Todd Blanche as acting AG

President Trump has fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. It's the second time in less than a month that Mr. Trump has ousted a member of his Cabinet. Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general until Mr. Trump decides who will run the DOJ. Weijia Jiang reports.

Published April 3, 2026, 12:15 PM
Updated April 3, 2026, 12:30 PM3.3K
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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general, names Todd Blanche as acting AG

President Trump has fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. It's the second time in less than a month that Mr. Trump has ousted a member of his Cabinet. Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general until Mr. Trump decides who will run the DOJ. Weijia Jiang reports.

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