President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with what he perceives as the weak and ineffective performance of his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, according to a new report citing administration insiders.
Mounting Tensions Over Agenda and Prosecutions
Sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal revealed that Trump finds Bondi lacking in her execution of his political and legal agenda. The president's dissatisfaction is said to stem from his broader effort to pressure the Justice Department into taking a more aggressive stance on his key priorities.
This criticism is not an isolated incident. The sources indicated that Trump's complaints about the Attorney General have become more frequent. In a notable previous outburst—a Truth Social post many interpreted as an accidentally public message—Trump expressed anger that Bondi had not pursued prosecutions against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom have investigated him.
Epstein Files Fallout and Internal Criticism
Another significant point of contention is the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Trump's past association with the convicted sex trafficker has generated substantial negative publicity and even rare criticism from his base. Administration figures are reportedly unhappy with how the release was managed under Bondi's oversight of the FBI.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles publicly suggested Bondi had "whiffed" on the Epstein files in a recent Vanity Fair article. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump agreed with this damning assessment. Sources confirm the president has not kept his frustrations private and has confronted Bondi directly about these issues.
Exploring Alternatives and Public Denials
In response to the perceived lack of progress, Trump has allegedly discussed with allies the possibility of appointing special counsels within the Justice Department to faster advance his goals. His reported frustrations extend beyond political foes to include figures like Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who is under a DoJ investigation and whom Trump has insulted over interest rate policy.
Despite the incendiary behind-the-scenes reports, public statements tell a different story. When contacted for comment by the Wall Street Journal, Trump praised Bondi, stating, "Pam is doing an excellent job... Tremendous progress is being made." Similarly, a spokesperson for Bondi said the Attorney General remains focused on the president's goal of making America safe again.
The conflicting narratives highlight the ongoing tension within the administration as Trump seeks more forceful legal action against his adversaries while his top law enforcement official faces intense scrutiny.
