Overview

• Stephen Miller, a senior White House official without a legal background, is reportedly setting the agenda for the Department of Justice under the Trump administration.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi is described as acting more as a surrogate and messenger than as an independent leader of the DOJ.
• Key DOJ decisions are being made in the White House and then implemented by the department, a significant departure from traditional DOJ norms.
• Bondi has been consulted on some decisions but has not played a central role in shaping overarching strategies, contrasting with predecessors like William Barr and Merrick Garland.
• Miller's influence extends beyond the DOJ, with reports suggesting he is a strong contender for the role of national security adviser.