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The US President in the social media post addressed to US AG Pam Bondi referred to her by her first name and said enemies are “killing his reputation”.
US President Donald Trump looks on as US Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a press conference in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, in Washington DC. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)
US President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take legal action against what he described as his “enemies,” calling out California Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. In a post on social media, Trump addressed Bondi by her first name, saying, “We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility.”
Schiff and James have clashed with Trump in the past. Schiff led proceedings during Trump’s first impeachment over allegations of pressuring Ukraine in the 2020 election, while James filed a civil fraud case against him after he left office, alleging manipulation of property values and bank loans.
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Trump’s post came amid growing scrutiny over how the Justice Department has handled investigations related to him. He highlighted what he saw as inaction against his critics:
“They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!” Trump wrote.
Adding context, Trump claimed the probe into James was solid:
“I fired him, and there is a GREAT CASE, and many lawyers, and legal pundits, say so,” Trump said, apparently referencing the resignation of Erik Siebert, US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who had told staff via email on Friday that he was stepping down. Reports indicated Siebert left after concluding there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges against James.
Trump also accused Siebert of being a “Woke RINO,” an apparent reference to his past alignment with Republican leadership while being endorsed by Democrats, saying the attorney was “never going to do his job.”
It’s like the other one was supposed to be a text.— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 21, 2025
In his post, Trump moved to nominate White House aide Lindsey Halligan to Siebert’s former position, calling her “a really good lawyer” and someone who “likes you a lot,” referring to Bondi. He added that the appointment was necessary to ensure “JUSTICE FOR ALL,” while also praising Bondi herself:
“Pam Bondi is doing a GREAT job as Attorney General of the United States. She is very careful, very smart, loves our Country, but needs a tough prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, like my recommendation, Lindsey Halligan, to get things moving. What we don’t need is a Democrat Endorsed ‘Republican.’”
Observers on social media reacted to the apparent flip in tone. Collin Rugg remarked that “it’s like the other one was supposed to be a text.” Some noted that Trump first satisfied his base by criticizing Bondi and then walked back slightly, saying she was doing a good job but needed better attorneys. Others highlighted the quick pivot, pointing out that within half an hour of calling out Bondi, Trump was praising her. Rugg added simply, “Very odd.”
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Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev…Read More
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev… Read More
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September 21, 2025, 09:27 IST
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