Ex-prosecutor warns Bondi's successor faces difficult confirmation as midterms near
April 3, 2026
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Attorney General Pam Bondi's successor will face an uphill battle during confirmation as the midterm elections draw near, according to former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore.Moore explained that senators become more cautious with their votes as election day approaches, making confirmation contentious.President Donald Trump fired Bondi over the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and insufficient action against political opponents, though acting Attorney General Todd Blanche disputed the Epstein connection.Bondi's 15-month tenure was the shortest for an attorney general in over 50 years, slightly longer than William Saxbe's 13-month tenure under Nixon.
Moore predicted Bondi's legacy would be viewed as a failure, stating she likely caused irreparable damage to the department as a whole, both reputationally and professionally.Trump may nominate a more moderate candidate to ease confirmation challenges.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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