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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly returning to the Trump administration after being removed from her previous position earlier in 2026.According to the report, Bondi will now serve on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a White House advisory group focused on technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation policy.The council is chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios.
Several major technology leaders are also members of the panel, including Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
The report states that Bondi’s role will primarily involve acting as a liaison between the White House and the influential technology executives serving on the council.
Vice President JD Vance praised Bondi’s continued involvement in the administration and described her as an important asset to President Donald Trump’s team.
Bondi’s return comes shortly after her departure as attorney general, a move that reports described as abrupt and tied to multiple frustrations within the administration.
Sources cited dissatisfaction with her handling of public controversies related to the Jeffrey Epstein case files, as well as unsuccessful politically sensitive prosecutions pursued during her tenure.Some cases reportedly ended in legal setbacks and internal personnel changes.
The article presents Bondi’s appointment as a notable shift from her previous law enforcement responsibilities to a policy and advisory role centered on science and technology issues within the Trump administration.
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