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TexasTowelie

(127,373 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:30 PM 3 hrs ago

"Dramatic shutdown" between Trump & Bondi exposed amid firing - Brian Tyler Cohen



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- Pam Bondi was fired by Donald Trump as Attorney General, reportedly after being accused of leaking information to Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding FBI documents tied to Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy.

- Todd Blanche will serve as acting AG, while Lee Zeldin is rumored to be Trump’s next nominee for the role — Bondi’s ouster follows Kristi Noem’s removal, marking the second cabinet shakeup in under a month.

- Bondi’s tenure was marked by loyalty to Trump, not the law — she openly declared the DOJ’s mission was to “zealously advance” the president’s policies, leading to firings, overrides of judges, and political appointments.

- She is heavily criticized for covering up Epstein-related investigations, including failing to pursue accountability for powerful figures linked to Epstein, drawing bipartisan condemnation and congressional subpoenas.

- Trump’s pattern of discarding loyalists once they become liabilities is highlighted — examples include Sessions, Barr, Pence, and Noem — Bondi’s fate fits this playbook.

- Legal exposure looms for Bondi, as she may face prosecution for perjury or violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act, while critics argue accountability must extend to Trump himself.
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"Dramatic shutdown" between Trump & Bondi exposed amid firing - Brian Tyler Cohen (Original Post) TexasTowelie 3 hrs ago OP
Pammy, please fill us in on the $25K bribe Submariner 3 hrs ago #1

Submariner

(13,367 posts)
1. Pammy, please fill us in on the $25K bribe
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:34 PM
3 hrs ago

he gave you to cover up the Trump University scam that porker was running. Time to get even with some retribution Pammy.

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