On April 2, President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would serve as acting AG. 

Bondi’s DOJ was largely ineffective, both by traditional standards and by Trump’s criteria. She was fiercely loyal to Trump, and this both undermined the legitimacy of our federal law enforcement and hindered her ability to carry out her duties. 

It is extremely frustrating to see Trump refuse to change his behavior. He continues to demand loyalty over merit, even though that has already been the downfall of several of his prominent Cabinet members. We are almost certain to see no change in the pattern. 

Bondi’s approach to DOJ was destructive because of her loyalty

During her tenure heading the federal law enforcement agency, the ordinary separation between the president and the DOJ was completely torn down. Bondi made no attempt to differentiate her mission, which is supposed to be fair and equal justice, and Trump’s own personal aims. There is little room for even the illusion of impartiality when portraits of Trump’s face are hung from the side of the DOJ building in the nation's........

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