Former Attorney General, Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after being removed from her post at the Justice Department by US President Donald Trump, according to reports.
Bondi, 60, recently underwent surgery and treatment for the disease and is currently recovering.
Despite her sudden departure from the DOJ last month, her time outside the administration orbit was short-lived; the revelation of her diagnosis comes alongside news that Trump has tapped her to serve a key role on a high-profile White House advisory committee.
Bondi has been appointed to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), the administration’s primary vehicle for artificial intelligence policy advice.
On the council, she will serve in a newly created advisory position focused on national infrastructure and legal barriers. Her role will largely involve coordinating between federal agencies and the major technology executives who sit on the panel, which includes heavyweights like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
Vice President JD Vance endorsed the move in a statement, calling Bondi an “enormously valuable asset to the president’s team” and expressing excitement over her continued involvement in high-stakes administration initiatives.
News of Bondi’s diagnosis prompted an outpouring of support from political allies on social media.
“Pam has been quietly kicking cancer’s ass the last few weeks,” former White House official Katie Miller posted on X, adding that Bondi has “a heart of gold.”
Bondi herself confirmed the diagnosis and recent surgery, sharing that she is recovering and “doing well.”
Medical experts note that the prognosis for thyroid cancer is exceptionally strong, carrying a five-year survival rate of over 98%.
The diagnosis draws parallels to another prominent figure in the Trump circle: the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who secretly battled thyroid cancer and underwent surgery while serving as a senior White House adviser during Trump’s first term.
Bondi’s removal from the Justice Department in April followed mounting friction within the administration. Reports indicate the president had grown frustrated with her handling of cases against political foes, alongside ongoing political headaches surrounding the DOJ’s management of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently serving as the interim leader of the department.
Despite her sudden firing, Bondi has maintained a staunchly loyal public stance. Following her exit, she posted a statement on social media thanking the president for his trust, adding that leading the DOJ had been the “honor of a lifetime” and promising to continue fighting for his agenda.
Bondi is still scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein probe