Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump has fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to sources speaking to Fox News and CNN. The alleged decision was reportedly communicated to Bondi during a meeting with Trump shortly before he delivered a speech on the situation in Iran on Wednesday night. However, the White House has denied these reports, creating conflicting accounts about Bondi's status.
Sources indicate that following a White House meeting, officials are considering having Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), take over the attorney general position. Trump and Zeldin reportedly met on Tuesday where they discussed other matters, with the question of the attorney general position also coming up.
The initial reports came from two sources for Fox News, with Swedish media outlets including Sveriges Radio, TV4, Svenska Dagbladet, Aftonbladet, and Sydsvenskan all reporting the alleged firing. The story broke on April 2, 2026, with reports circulating throughout the day.
Despite multiple media outlets reporting the firing, the White House's denial creates uncertainty about Bondi's actual status. The reports follow earlier indications that Trump was considering dismissing Bondi from her position.