Trump's Epiphany: DOJ Shakeup Departs From 'You're Fired'

Trump is preparing to reshape the Justice Department less than three months into his second term.

“President Trump is likely to make leadership changes involving two more top roles at the Justice Department, sources told CBS News on Saturday”

CBS News

The principal targets are Woodward and Dhillon, who may be promoted while Woodward is demoted.

CBS News

This marks a stark departure from Trump's first year, characterized by avoidance of the "You're fired" approach.

Dhillon comes with absolutely no experience as a prosecutor or in law enforcement.

Woodward is a career prosecutor and White House veteran who served as Bondi's chief of staff.

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Woodward's wife has become a point of contention among far-right allies.

Trump's mounting impatience with Bondi and Woodward reflects a larger challenge of delivering results while managing political optics.

“By Nandita Bose, Reuters US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post on Thursday (all times local), a White House official said, following mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein”

RNZ

Funding for DHS remains uncertain, and the Pentagon's Iran war rages into its second week.

Bondi faced significant scrutiny for her handling of the Epstein files and failing to mount cases against multiple perceived enemies.