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Trump to Deliver Speech at Justice Department After Dismissal of Criminal Cases

The president's visit highlights sweeping changes at the DOJ under Attorney General Pam Bondi, including firings and policy shifts.

FILE - The Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington is photographed early in the morning, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)
President Donald Trump congratulates Pam Bondi after she was sworn in as US Attorney General in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 5.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Department of Justice, marking his first visit to the agency during his presidency.
  • The visit follows the dismissal of federal criminal cases against Trump after his reelection, in line with DOJ policy on sitting presidents.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi, a staunch Trump ally, has implemented significant changes, including firing prosecutors involved in past cases against Trump and altering DOJ priorities.
  • Bondi's tenure has seen a focus on immigration enforcement, curtailing civil rights initiatives, and reversing Biden-era legal policies, drawing criticism from former officials and Democrats.
  • Trump's remarks are expected to emphasize his administration's law-and-order agenda and accusations of politicization within the DOJ under previous administrations.