Trump Weighs Changes in Justice Department Leadership

President Donald Trump has privately discussed the possibility of removing Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position and appointing Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin as her replacement, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Frustration with Epstein Files and Investigations

Concerns Over Case Handling

These discussions reportedly reflect Trump’s ongoing dissatisfaction with Bondi’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Sources also indicated frustration with obstacles encountered by the Justice Department in investigations targeting individuals Trump perceives as his political 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

According to a statement released by the White House, Trump has described Bondi as a “wonderful person” who is “doing a good job.”

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