Attorney General Pam Bondi stripped Biden, Harris portraits from DOJ wall
Attorney General Pam Bondi made headlines on Tuesday when she personally removed portraits of former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and her predecessor, former Attorney General Merrick Garland from the walls of the Justice Department. Bondi deemed it “ridiculous” for the portraits to still be hanging nearly three weeks into President Donald Trump’s tenure.
A Justice Department official confirmed Bondi’s actions to Fox News Digital, stating that she took the initiative to remove the portraits herself and stack them in a corner after noticing they were still up. Bondi, who was sworn in earlier this month, had vowed during her confirmation hearing in January not to politicize the Justice Department.
During her confirmation hearing, Bondi, a longtime state prosecutor in Florida and two-time state attorney general, promised to eliminate the “partisanship” and “weaponization” at the Justice Department if confirmed. She reiterated her commitment to ensuring that America has one tier of justice for all.
President Trump praised Bondi during her swearing-in ceremony, describing her as “unbelievably fair and unbelievably good.” He expressed confidence that she would restore fair and impartial justice at the department. Trump’s support for Bondi further solidified her dedication to upholding justice without bias.
The removal of the portraits symbolizes Bondi’s commitment to her mission of ending the politicization of the Justice Department. By taking this bold step, she is setting a precedent for fairness and impartiality in the department’s operations. Bondi’s actions reflect her determination to uphold the rule of law and ensure that justice is served without any political influence.
Breanne Deppisch, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the Trump administration, highlighted Bondi’s efforts to restore integrity to the Justice Department. Bondi’s decisive actions have garnered attention and praise for her unwavering commitment to upholding justice for all Americans.
