"No Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi's tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her."
"Bondi has presided over a department that has eagerly subordinated itself to President Donald Trump's whims, including seeking to bring baseless cases against Trump's perceived political enemies."
"The ranks of the department have been depleted by the departure of employees who could not stomach the new order; the resulting loss of expertise will take generations to rebuild."
"Under Bondi, the department's credibility has suffered significantly, as it has been purged of career lawyers and F.B.I. agents deemed insufficiently loyal."
Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General has been marked by significant damage to the Justice Department, characterized by subservience to President Trump's directives. This included pursuing baseless cases against political adversaries, purging disloyal career lawyers, and attacking judges who opposed the Administration. The department has suffered a loss of expertise and credibility, with many employees leaving due to the new regime. The consequences of her leadership are expected to persist and potentially worsen with her successor.
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