Hundreds Ex-DOJ Staffers Condemn AG Bondi for Trump Allegiance Ahead Senate Hearing

Hundreds of former Justice Department employees have accused Attorney General Pam Bondi's leadership under President Trump of weaponizing the DOJ to target political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey. These ex-staffers, who left amid a mass exodus, signed a letter demanding increased congressional oversight, citing concerns about loyalty to the President overriding the Constitution and ethical obligations. Bondi, who has been in office for eight months, has overseen significant internal changes, including mass firings and a crackdown on illegal immigration, while frequently publicly defending the department's direction and praising Trump. During her recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Bondi denied allegations of politicizing the DOJ and instead accused the Biden administration of having previously weaponized the agency. Critics highlight Bondi's tenure as chaotic and politically charged, with calls for Democrats to rigorously question her about undermining democratic principles. The controversy underscores deep partisan divisions over the Justice Department's role and integrity under the current administration.