Pam Bondi, 60, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving her post as U.S. Attorney General on April 2, 2026, officials confirmed today [1, 2, 3, 4]. Bondi underwent surgery and is currently undergoing treatment while recovering [1, 2, 3, 4].
Bondi was replaced as Attorney General by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who took over in an acting capacity starting April 2 [1, 2, 3]. The former top DOJ official publicly confirmed her cancer diagnosis during a CNN interview on May 26 [1].
Katie Miller, wife of White House advisor Stephen Miller, expressed support for Bondi’s health battle on social media, stating, "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks" [1, 2, 3]. Bondi herself reflected on her tenure at the Department of Justice as historic, saying, "Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime" [2, 3]. President Donald Trump praised Bondi’s leadership, saying, "Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900" and indicated she will soon transition to a private sector role [2].
Bondi has also been appointed by President Trump to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, where she will focus on AI policy [2, 3].
Thyroid cancer, affecting the gland regulating hormones, is relatively uncommon but treatable [4]. According to Dr. Marc Siegel, "Surgery is the primary therapy, followed by regular surveillance and thyroid hormone replacement. Radioactive iodine is added in extensive or more aggressive cases, but usually not needed" [4]. Approximately 45,260 new thyroid cancer cases are estimated in the U.S. for 2026 [4].
Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, 2026, regarding her handling of Epstein-related files during her DOJ tenure [1].
