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President Donald Trump has reportedly soured on Attorney General Pam Bondi, describing her as “weak and an ineffective enforcer of his agenda” and pressing for a tougher, more aggressive pursuit of his priorities, including re-energizing cases against rivals like James Comey and Letitia James and scrutiny of Epstein files. He’s also floated the idea of special prosecutors due to DOJ delays, while Bondi says she’s carrying out his directives.
Joseph Tirrell, a top ethics official at the DOJ, was unexpectedly fired after training Pam Bondi on ethics rules, amid broader concerns about politically motivated dismissals of federal employees, raising fears about the politicization of the department.
U.S. lawmakers, led by Chuck Schumer, threaten legal action against the DOJ and Attorney General Pam Bondi for not fully releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by the mandated deadline, citing a law that requires transparency and accusing the DOJ of a cover-up.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are challenging the death penalty and federal charges, citing potential bias from Attorney General Pam Bondi due to her past work with a lobbying firm representing UnitedHealth Group, which could influence her impartiality in the case involving Mangione's alleged murder of a CEO. A court hearing is scheduled for January to address these concerns.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue that Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision to seek the death penalty was tainted by a conflict of interest due to her prior lobbying work for UnitedHealth Group's parent company, which they claim violated his due process rights. They seek to bar prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty and to exclude certain charges and evidence, citing her financial ties and public statements as evidence of bias.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have called for Attorney General Pam Bondi to recuse herself from the antitrust review of Warner Bros. Discovery's deal with Netflix, citing potential conflicts of interest due to her previous employer's connections with both Netflix and Paramount. The review, which is politically sensitive, could significantly impact media ownership and is under scrutiny amid allegations of political favoritism and concerns over media consolidation. The outcome will influence the future of Warner Bros. Discovery's assets and the credibility of the review process.
South Park's Halloween special humorously depicts U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi with a persistent brown substance on her nose, symbolizing her fawning over Trump, in a satirical take on political loyalty and media portrayal.
A Minnesota man, Tyler Maxon Avalos, was arrested for posting a threatening TikTok video that placed a $45,000 bounty on Attorney General Pam Bondi, including a simulated sniper scope targeting her forehead. The post, linked to anarchist symbols and Avalos's criminal history, was reported to the FBI, leading to his arrest and release on bond.
The FBI arrested a 29-year-old man from Minnesota, Tyler Maxon Avalos, for allegedly posting a threatening message on TikTok that offered $45,000 for the murder of Attorney General Pam Bondi, linking to an anarchist book and displaying a history of violence. He was charged with transmitting interstate threats but was released under strict conditions.
Ana Navarro criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi on 'The View' for embracing a parody of her by SNL, calling her actions shameful and damaging to the DOJ and congressional oversight, and contrasting her current behavior with her past as a Florida Attorney General.
Pam Bondi responded to her parody on SNL, where Amy Poehler impersonated her in a skit mocking her Senate Judiciary Committee appearance, with Bondi sharing a humorous reply on Twitter. The skit also mocked other political figures and agencies, prompting a playful response from the Homeland Security Department.
Pam Bondi reacted humorously to a Saturday Night Live sketch that spoofed her and Kristi Noem, featuring satirical portrayals of their Senate hearing and political personas, with Bondi sharing a playful response on X.
Attorney General Pam Bondi embraced a Saturday Night Live spoof featuring her and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which satirized their recent political actions and testimonies, highlighting the show's comedic take on current political figures.
Pam Bondi, during her first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as Attorney General, displayed a confrontational and dismissive attitude, refusing to answer questions and using sharp retorts, reflecting her alignment with Trump’s style and priorities amid a broader political and constitutional crisis.
Amy Poehler hosted 'SNL' on its 50th anniversary, portraying Pam Bondi in a confrontational skit and featuring a surprise appearance by Tina Fey as Kristi Noem. The episode included political parodies, a tribute to Diane Keaton, and performances by Role Model and Charli XCX, celebrating the show's legacy and humor.