Overview

• On Tuesday, Trump said of Attorney General Pam Bondi, “I would never say she’s beautiful,” drawing laughter in a lengthy Cabinet meeting carried on TV.
• Footage shows the remark followed his comments about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s appearance before he shifted topics again.
• Social media reactions described the exchange as uncomfortable, with several viewers calling the comment “creepy.”
• Bondi has faced backlash from parts of the MAGA base over the administration’s Epstein files decisions, even as Trump recently called her “the best attorney general we’ve ever had.”
• Recent reporting also notes Trump’s announcement that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as FBI co–deputy director alongside Dan Bongino, who is reportedly considering leaving the agency.