Trump Dismisses Justice Secretary Pam Bondi Over Slow Action Against Opponents
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US President Donald Trump fired Justice Secretary Pam Bondi on Friday, removing a longtime ally and prominent defender of his administration. According to NBC News, Trump's decision followed growing dissatisfaction with how Bondi was fulfilling his expectations for the Justice Department's operations, particularly her failure to act quickly enough against his political opponents. This marks the second cabinet change in Trump's administration in recent months, following the March departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after a series of failures and unconvincing congressional appearances. Bondi had served as a vocal advocate for Trump's policies and was considered one of his most loyal cabinet members before her dismissal.