Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, a longtime ally, from her position in his administration. Bondi, who faced intense scrutiny over her office's handling of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will transition to a private sector role supporting the administration, Trump announced on Truth Social. She described her tenure as "the honour of a lifetime" and confirmed that her former deputy, Todd Blanche, would assume her duties. Her departure follows the recent removal of Kristi Noem as homeland security chief. Bondi endured multiple tense congressional hearings during her time in office.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticised Donald Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, urging a "serious" approach that does not change daily. Speaking in South Korea, Macron stated, "This is not a show. We are talking about war and peace and the lives of men and women." He stressed the importance of alliances like NATO, warning that public wavering on commitments erodes trust. Macron declined to comment on specific US-Israeli operations, noting Europe's non-involvement.
A seven-month-old girl was shot dead in Brooklyn, New York, while in her pram during a daylight attack police believe was gang-related. A man on a motorbike opened fire before the vehicle crashed; the shooter was arrested, but the driver remains at large. The baby died at Woodhull Hospital. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the killing "a devastating reminder of how much more work there is to combat gun violence."
Pam Bondi served through multiple controversies yet left only when Trump decided her utility had ended. Her exit, like Kristi Noem's before her, underscores how loyalty in this administration is rewarded until it isn't. For Nigerians watching foreign political dramas, the takeaway isn't about justice or reform—it's about how power operates without institutional memory. Rotation at the top changes nothing for those answering to the boss.
