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Trump Fires Attorney General Bondi, Army Chief Ousted
Politics

Trump Fires Attorney General Bondi, Army Chief Ousted

Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of frustration over her handling of the Epstein files and her failed attempts to prosecute his political enemies. The same day, Army Chief of Staff General Randy George was forced out after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly demanded his immediate retirement. Hegseth also signed a memo allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms on military bases.

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Epstein accusations and pressure from the boss: Bondi’s time as Trump’s chief enforcer

Epstein accusations and pressure from the boss: Bondi’s time as Trump’s chief enforcer

The Guardian · Apr 2

Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal

Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal

The Guardian · Apr 2

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

The Guardian · Apr 3

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