Why Pam Bondi’s first day as attorney general was such a mess

Exactly eight years ago this week, Steve Bannon appeared on Time magazine's cover, and he departed the White House soon after. Is it Elon Musk's turn?

Friday, February 07, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Why the new cover of Time magazine is likely to get Trump's attention Why the new cover of Time magazine is likely to get Trump's attention Exactly eight years ago this week, Steve Bannon appeared on Time magazine's cover, and he departed the White House soon after. Is it Elon Musk's turn? MORE Trump makes an outrageous choice for his White House Faith Office Donald Trump's remarks at the latest National Prayer Breakfast went about as well as expected. MORE Trump makes an outrageous choice for his White House Faith Office Donald Trump's remarks at the latest National Prayer Breakfast went about as well as expected. MORE Why Pam Bondi's first day as attorney general was such a mess Pam Bondi had all kinds of first-day moves, but the creation of the Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group" was the most ridiculous. MORE Why Pam Bondi's first day as attorney general was such a mess Pam Bondi had all kinds of first-day moves, but the creation of the Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group" was the most ridiculous. MORE To defend 'DOGE' efforts, White House clings to weird, lazy lies If Elon Musk's "DOGE" endeavor is working, why can't Donald Trump and his Republican allies simply tell the truth? MORE To defend 'DOGE' efforts, White House clings to weird, lazy lies If Elon Musk's "DOGE" endeavor is working, why can't Donald Trump and his Republican allies simply tell the truth? MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG New reporting on Musk's minions makes his government takeover team look even worse Rep. Crockett calls out budget busting price tag of Trump's anti-immigrant crusade Trump taps retired general with an ugly record for a key Pentagon post (again) Judge drops hammer on the Trump-Musk Treasury takeover gambit AG Pam Bondi shutters the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force White House parts ways with member of Musk's 'DOGE' team over racist posts Musk's DOGE operation keeps gaining new access to sensitive information   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER