Pam Bondi Dismisses Over 20 DOJ Staff Involved in Trump and January 6 Investigations
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed more than 20 Justice Department employees connected to investigations involving former President Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot, according to multiple reports over the weekend.
These latest firings are part of what appears to be a wider internal restructuring aimed at removing officials who worked under Special Counsel Jack Smith, particularly those involved in cases related to Trump’s handling of classified documents and the Capitol riot investigation.
🔍 Over 35 Firings Linked to Trump-Related Investigations
According to Axios, the number of terminations now connected to Smith-related cases has reached approximately 35, with as many as 15–17 additional employees still under review for potential dismissal.
The employees let go included attorneys, U.S. marshals, and support staff from DOJ offices across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Florida.
Many had volunteered for roles in the Trump-related investigations.
These actions follow a broader effort led by Bondi’s recently established “Weaponization Working Group,” which is reportedly tasked with identifying DOJ personnel who may have been politically biased in previous investigations, particularly those involving Trump.
“Some of these people were burrowed deep, and we’re finding them and making a determination,” a senior administration official told Axios.
🧠 Fallout from the Epstein Investigation Announcement
The timing of the firings was reportedly delayed due to the Justice Department’s internal handling of a separate, high-profile matter—the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Earlier this week, Bondi’s office confirmed there was no “client list” tied to Epstein’s case and reiterated the official ruling of suicide in his 2019 death.
That announcement drew criticism from several conservative voices who had hoped the administration would reveal more explosive findings.
Tensions over the Epstein statement reportedly caused a heated exchange between Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, a known supporter of Epstein conspiracy theories. Sources told CNN that Bongino was absent from work on Friday, prompting speculation about his possible resignation.
🚨 BREAKING: AG Pam Bondi has “every intention to stay and serve,” per Fox, along with Kash Patel.
Welp.
If Bongino is serious about resigning, and Bondi is staying, then he’ll be heading out.
Bondi MUST reconsider. BONGINO OVER BONDI.pic.twitter.com/VXR52Anzz0 https://t.co/rxNkaeYUTa
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 11, 2025
However, as of Friday afternoon, no formal departure had been confirmed.
⚖️ DOJ Leadership Pushes Back on “Chaos” Claims
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has played a key role in managing the personnel decisions. He emphasized that the goal is not a blanket purge, but rather to evaluate alignment with current administration values.
In response to rumors of unrest within the DOJ and FBI, Blanche wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“The suggestion by anyone that there was any daylight between the FBI and DOJ leadership on this memo’s composition and release is patently false.”
Despite internal disagreements and public scrutiny, Bondi has reportedly stated she has “every intention to stay and serve,” reaffirming her commitment to reshaping the Justice Department under Trump’s direction.
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