President Donald Trump has privately explored the possibility of dismissing Attorney General Pam Bondi and appointing Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in her place, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Frustration with Epstein Case and Investigations

These conversations reflect Trump’s ongoing dissatisfaction with Bondi’s management of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Sources also indicated frustration with obstacles encountered by the Justice Department in investigations targeting individuals Trump perceives as adversaries.

Zeldin as a Potential Replacement

While other potential candidates have been mentioned, Zeldin’s name has been raised by the President as recently as this week. The sources, who were not authorized to discuss the private conversations publicly, spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

White House Response

A White House statement conveyed that Trump considers Bondi a “wonderful person” and believes she is “doing a good job.” No further details regarding potential personnel changes were provided.

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