President Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, according to sources familiar with the matter. The dismissal comes amid reported frustration from Trump supporters over Bondi's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved quickly to position himself as a potential permanent replacement. Sources told Fox News Digital that Blanche made his pitch to President Trump just hours after Bondi's dismissal, presenting his case for why he should be selected for the role.

White House officials reportedly encouraged Blanche to make his appeal directly to Trump for the Attorney General position. The sources indicated that top administration officials supported Blanche's candidacy for the permanent role.

Bondi's tenure as Attorney General had drawn criticism from some Trump supporters, particularly regarding her approach to handling the Epstein files. The nature of the specific concerns about her management of these documents was not detailed in the available reports.

The timing of Blanche's pitch suggests the administration is moving rapidly to fill the position. As acting Attorney General, Blanche would be positioned to continue the department's operations while the selection process for a permanent replacement takes place.