The Political Scene | The New Yorker Why Pam Bondi Is the Attorney General of Trump’s Dreams
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Sep 3, 2025 
Ruth Marcus, a contributing writer at The New Yorker, delves into the controversial tenure of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. She discusses Bondi's close alignment with Trump and her significant influence on the Justice Department, raising concerns about its integrity. The podcast highlights Bondi's mismanagement of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the backlash it generated. Marcus also examines the broader implications of Bondi's political maneuvers and the lasting impact on the department amidst a culture of fear and turmoil.
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Handcuffs Are Off
- Chad Mizell's quote captures Bondi's approach: "the handcuffs are off."
- Ruth Marcus says Bondi's DOJ now conceives power as doing everything the president wants.
Office To Pursue 'Weaponization'
- Bondi created an office on day one to investigate alleged 'weaponization' of DOJ under Biden.
- Marcus argues this revives or invents prosecutions to target political enemies rather than follow settled investigations.
Bondi's Power Depends On Trump
- Bondi has limited independent power and is in office because Trump likes her.
- Marcus predicts she serves at Trump's sufferance and may not last his full term if she stops pleasing him.