On April 2, 2023, President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi from her role as U.S. Attorney General, expressing dissatisfaction with her performance in prosecuting political opponents. Despite being a loyalist who reshaped the Justice Department, Bondi failed to meet Trump's expectations, particularly regarding the release of sensitive files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump announced on Truth Social that Bondi would transition to a new job in the private sector, with details forthcoming. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, will serve as acting attorney general, while Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman and current head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is viewed as a strong candidate to succeed Bondi. Bondi's legacy will likely include her compliance with Trump's demands for criminal charges against several of his critics, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.