Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer, Announces Recovery
Boston, MA – Pam Bondi, the former U.S. Attorney General who served under President Donald Trump, has confirmed that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Department of Justice (DOJ) in early April. A spokesperson for the former official said Bondi has undergone treatment and is now recovering.
Bondi, 60, stepped down from the DOJ in a post announced on Truth Social in which the president praised her as a “Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.” Trump noted that under Bondi’s oversight, criminal prosecutions had “plummeted to their lowest level since 1900.” Bondi’s own statements on the platform expressed gratitude for the trust the administration placed in her, saying she would work to transition the AG office to Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, before moving to a private‑sector role.
Health Update and Public Reaction
In a tweet posted on X on Tuesday, former White House staffer Katie Miller, who is married to Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, shared the diagnosis. She wrote that Bondi had been “quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few weeks” and described the former AG as a “heart of gold.” Bondi’s own comments echoed this tone. “I am eternally grateful for the trust that President Trump placed in me to make America safe again,” she wrote. “Over the next month I will be working tirelessly to transition the office of Attorney General to the amazing Todd Blanche before moving to an important private‑sector role I am thrilled about, where I will continue fighting for President Trump and this Administration.”
Bondi also canceled her scheduled appearance at an anti‑trafficking summit, citing her medical situation. The event, which was to take place later that week, had been planned as part of her public‑service portfolio.
New Advisory Role
While her health condition was disclosed, a report from Axios revealed that President Trump had already named Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a group focused on artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The council is co‑chaired by White House AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks and science adviser Michael Kratsios. Bondi’s role will reportedly involve coordinating between federal agencies and technology leaders on the panel.
The appointment comes after Bondi’s removal from the DOJ, a move that sparked bipartisan commentary. Trump’s post on Truth Social described her departure as part of a transition to a “much needed and important new job in the private sector,” to be announced later.
Background and Current Status
Bondi, who was first confirmed by the Senate in 2019, was a key figure in the Trump administration’s criminal justice initiatives. Her departure from the DOJ left Todd Blanche, the former deputy attorney general, as the acting head of the department.
According to the source providing the medical update, Bondi is currently receiving treatment for thyroid cancer and is recovering. No details have been released regarding the specifics of her diagnosis or the treatment plan.
Looking Ahead
The announcement of Bondi’s cancer diagnosis and her new advisory role underscores the continuing shifts in the White House’s policy and personnel landscape. While she steps away from her DOJ responsibilities, her appointment to the AI advisory council signals an ongoing emphasis on technology policy under the current administration.
The DOJ has not yet issued an official statement on Bondi’s health, and the White House has declined to comment on her medical condition. Bondi’s former office and the Biden administration have also remained silent on the matter.
Bondi’s experience and future contributions to AI policy will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the Trump administration, as the council’s work is poised to shape the nation’s approach to emerging technologies in the coming years.
