New Delhi, April 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that he is replacing Pam Bondi as the US Attorney General with Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, Reuters reported.

Trump shared the update in a social media post, stating that Blanche, who previously served as his personal lawyer, will take over leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on an interim basis. Praising Bondi, he described her as a "Great American Patriot and a loyal friend."

The move comes amid growing frustration with Bondi's performance, particularly regarding the handling of investigative files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. According to a White House official, Trump had reportedly become dissatis...