Overview
- New Wall Street Journal reporting says President Trump has repeatedly told aides that Attorney General Pam Bondi is weak and ineffective at advancing his agenda.
- Trump has discussed appointing special counsels to handle investigations he considers priorities, reflecting his frustration with DOJ timelines.
- A judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and New York AG Letitia James in November after finding the prosecutor who secured the indictments was improperly appointed.
- Trump has complained about Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files rollout, and officials say he agreed with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ view that Bondi whiffed on the effort.
- Despite the private complaints, Trump publicly praised Bondi’s performance, as MAGA figure Steve Bannon warns she is bleeding support from core supporters.