Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Former Attorney General, Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after being removed from her post at the Justice Department by President Donald Trump, according to reports.
Bondi, 60, recently underwent surgery and treatment for the disease and is
currently recovering.
Despite her sudden departure from the DOJ last month, her
time outside the administration orbit was short-lived; the revelation of her
diagnosis comes alongside news that Trump has tapped her to serve a key role on
a high-profile White House advisory committee.
Bondi has been appointed to the Presidential Council of
Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), the administration's primary
vehicle for artificial intelligence policy advice.
On the council, she will serve in a newly created advisory
position focused on national infrastructure and legal barriers. Her role will
largely involve coordinating between federal agencies and the major technology
executives who sit on the panel, which includes heavyweights like Nvidia CEO
Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
Vice President JD Vance endorsed the move in a statement,
calling Bondi an "enormously valuable asset to the president's team"
and expressing excitement over her continued involvement in high-stakes
administration initiatives.
News of Bondi's diagnosis prompted an outpouring of support
from political allies on social media.
“Pam has been quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few
weeks,” former White House official Katie Miller posted on X, adding that Bondi
has "a heart of gold."
Bondi herself confirmed the diagnosis and recent surgery,
sharing that she is recovering and "doing well."
Medical experts note that the prognosis for thyroid cancer
is exceptionally strong, carrying a five-year survival rate of over 98%.
The diagnosis draws parallels to another prominent
figure in the Trump circle: the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who
secretly battled thyroid cancer and underwent surgery while serving as a senior
White House adviser during Trump’s first term.
Bondi's removal from the Justice Department in April
followed mounting friction within the administration. Reports indicate the
president had grown frustrated with her handling of cases against political
foes, alongside ongoing political headaches surrounding the DOJ's management of
the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently serving as
the interim leader of the department.
Despite her sudden firing, Bondi has maintained a staunchly loyal public
stance. Following her exit, she posted a statement on social media thanking the
president for his trust, adding that leading the DOJ had been the "honor
of a lifetime" and promising to continue fighting for his agenda.
Bondi is still scheduled to testify before the House
Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein probe
0 Comments