Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Diagnosed With Cancer After Controversial DOJ Exit

Pam Bondi Reveals Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

Epstein Case Continues to Affect Her

Trump Criticized Bondi

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Department of Justice in April, she told CNN.

The news comes amid a new political stage for the former official and as she remains in the public spotlight for her role within Donald Trump’s administration.

Pam Bondi Confirms Thyroid Cancer

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer, report says. https://t.co/DspBuit0By pic.twitter.com/kQeFtTQH88

— ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast) May 27, 2026

Bondi said she is currently receiving medical treatment. She also confirmed that she underwent surgery a few weeks ago and is still recovering.

“She is doing well,” she told CNN about her health.

Why it matters: Bondi’s diagnosis comes as she maintains a presence within Trump’s political circle and prepares to participate in a high-profile federal investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Bondi Remains Active After Leaving the Department of Justice

UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSIS: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi undergoes treatment for thyroid cancer after departing Justice Department in early April. She is reportedly recovering while taking on a new role — Trump just appointed her to a presidential advisory council focused on…

— Fox News US (@FoxUSNews) May 27, 2026

Donald Trump removed Bondi as attorney general in early April. Since then, Todd Blanche has taken over as acting attorney general.

Despite her departure, Bondi will remain connected to the administration. Axios reported that she will take on a new role on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

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The former attorney general is also expected to testify Friday before the House Oversight Committee.

The hearing is part of the investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein, an issue that has generated constant pressure for the Trump administration.

JD Vance Backs Pam Bondi’s Political Return

Vice President JD Vance publicly reacted to Bondi’s new role within the government.

“Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president’s team,” Vance told CNN.

The vice president added that he is “delighted” Bondi remains involved in matters important to the administration.

The statements seek to show political support for Bondi at a time marked by public scrutiny and health problems.

Her return to an official role comes as she remains a figure close to Trump’s political circle.

Handling of the Epstein Case Drew Internal Criticism

In the months before her dismissal, Trump expressed frustration with Bondi’s work leading the Department of Justice.

According to CNN, the president believed Bondi was not acting forcefully enough against political adversaries.

The then-attorney general also faced criticism over her handling of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

That issue became a constant problem for the administration and for Trump himself.

The president faced questions because of his past friendship with the convicted sex offender.

The controversy surrounding the Epstein files increased political pressure on Bondi before her official departure from the Department of Justice.

Now, while undergoing medical treatment and recovering from surgery, Bondi remains connected to the Republican political sphere and to investigations that continue attracting national attention.