Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was appointed by President Donald Trump to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) AI advisory panel on May 27, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Bondi left her role as U.S. Attorney General in April 2026 before the appointment [1, 2]. Trump announced her removal as Attorney General on May 26, 2026, citing her transition to a private sector role [2].
Bondi’s position on the council focuses on facilitating coordination between the government and major tech leaders in AI policy development [1, 2]. The PCAST AI panel is chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios. It includes top technology executives such as Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison [1].
Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Justice Department and is currently undergoing treatment [1, 2]. Alongside her AI council role, she will serve in a newly created advisory capacity related to national infrastructure, according to sources [1].
Vice President JD Vance praised Bondi’s continued involvement, saying, "Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces" [1].
Bondi previously served as Florida Attorney General and has been a longtime political ally of Trump [3]. Her appointment aims to help shape U.S. AI policy and maintain leadership in artificial intelligence technology [3].
