President Donald Trump appears to have distanced himself from Attorney General Pam Bondi, following a secret leak that exposed Bondi’s growing frustration and alienation within Trump’s inner circle.
In September 2025, Trump accidentally posted a private message directed at Bondi on his Truth Social account, urging her to aggressively prosecute his political opponents, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James. The public nature of this message reportedly embarrassed both Trump and Bondi, who was said to be upset by the exposure.
After the leak, Bondi reached out to Trump and White House aides to express her displeasure. Although Trump issued a follow-up post praising Bondi’s work, insiders say the relationship has since cooled considerably, with Trump increasingly sidelining Bondi and relying on others like Lindsey Halligan to carry out politically motivated prosecutions.
Bondi has faced intense scrutiny during Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, where she was grilled about the politicization of the Justice Department, Epstein file disclosures, and the indictment of Trump’s foes. Despite her tough public defense, sources indicate her standing with Trump has weakened amid leaks and mounting pressure.
Political commentators and critics highlight the leak as a pivotal moment that exposed the internal discord within Trump’s legal and political apparatus, signaling a fracture between Trump and one of his closest DOJ allies. Some allege Bondi’s position has become untenable as she struggles to balance loyalty to Trump with maintaining official credibility.