Bondi Is Out — And Her Replacement Could Be Far Worse for Voting Rights

Bondi Is Out — And Her Replacement Could Be Far Worse for Voting Rights

Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, and her replacement could be someone even more hostile to voting rights. Marc Elias is joined by Democracy Docket Legal Content Editor Ashley Cleaves to analyze Bondi's legacy and discuss the implications of this move for the 2026 elections.


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00:00 Trump Fires Pam Bondi

00:38 Today's Guest: Ashley Cleaves

01:13 Bondi’s Rise & Loyalty to Trump

04:22 Weaponizing the DOJ: Bondi’s Legacy

08:48 DOJ Turns Against Voting Rights

11:04 Lawsuits, Ballot Seizures & Voter Data Fights

15:36 Key Legal Battles Shaping the 2026 Elections

17:13 Who Replaces Bondi? Top Contenders

20:06 DOJ Incompetence vs. Political Agenda

25:11 Supreme Court Cases & What Comes Next

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