Pam Bondi officially stepped into the role of U.S. attorney general in February 2025 after being nominated by Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate. She was selected for the position after Trump’s initial pick, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his nomination in 2024.
Her tenure kept her in the national spotlight, as she remained a prominent Republican figure while facing scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of high-profile matters. In April 2026, Trump removed Bondi from her position after growing frustration with her leadership, particularly surrounding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and broader Justice Department controversies, according to multiple reports cited by CNN.
In a Truth Social statement confirming the decision, Trump praised Bondi’s time in the role, calling her a “Great American Patriot” and a “loyal friend” who “did a tremendous job.” He added that she would transition to a new role in the private sector, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would step in as acting attorney general.
Below, learn more about Bondi’s life in politics, where her net worth stands today, and more.
Who Is Pam Bondi?
Bondi began her legal career as a prosecutor and spokeswoman in Hillsborough County, Florida, serving as an assistant state attorney. She gained recognition for prosecuting high-profile cases, including that of former Major League Baseball player Dwight Gooden in 2006. Bondi was the first woman to be elected as Florida’s Attorney General. She held the position from 2011 to 2019.
In 2020, Bondi was chosen to be one of Trump’s defense lawyers when he was facing impeachment for the first time. She has been a long-time supporter of the Republican President.
Shortly after Gaetz rescinded his consideration to be AG in November 2024, Trump wasted no time in selecting Bondi to be the new nominee. Her nomination was confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 2025, with a 54–46 vote, and she was sworn in the following day.
“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the great state of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on violent criminals and made the streets safe for Florida families. Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths, which have destroyed many families across our country. She did such an incredible job that I asked her to serve on our opioid and drug abuse commission during my first term — we saved many lives!”
Trump also claimed that Bondi “will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime and making America safe again.”
“I have known Pam for many years,” he added, describing her as “smart and tough and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!”
What Is Pam Bondi’s Net Worth in 2026?
According to multiple outlets, Bondi has a net worth of at least $1 million to $2 million.
What Is Net Worth?
Net worth is the total value of a person’s assets, including their home(s), savings, bonds, stocks, vehicles and other personal items according to Bankrate.
Pam Bondi’s Controversy
One of Bondi’s biggest controversies was when Trump paid $25,000 to her AG re-election campaign in Florida according to the BBC. The transaction was reportedly made when Bondi’s office was weighing the option of a fraud investigation into Trump University. The investigation did not take place and Bondi claimed that this decision was not influenced by Trump’s payment to her.
More recently, Bondi has come under renewed scrutiny during her tenure as attorney general over the Justice Department’s handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. After previously suggesting that materials related to Epstein — including a rumored “client list” — could be released, Bondi and the DOJ later clarified that no such list existed.
