AG Bondi's Trump Media Stock Sale Raises Eyebrows Amid Qatar Plane Controversy

Pam Bondi BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. In a breaking development, Attorney General Pam Bondi has come under scrutiny after selling between $1 million and $5 million worth of Trump Media stock on April 2, the same day President Trump announced sweeping tariffs during his "Liberation Day" press conference. ProPublica first reported this transaction on May 15, noting that Trump Media's stock fell 13% in the days following the announcement before eventually rebounding. CBS News subsequently confirmed that Bondi's stake in the company that owns Truth Social was worth between $1 million and $5.5 million at the time of the sale. The timing has raised questions about potential insider trading, though legal experts point out such cases against government officials are notoriously difficult to prove. The Justice Department has not responded to media inquiries about the trades. This controversy comes amid bipartisan congressional concern about another matter involving the administration. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed reservations about President Trump potentially accepting a plane from Qatar as a gift, with letters sent to Bondi on May 14-15 questioning the legality and security implications of such an arrangement. On a lighter note, Bondi has undergone a remarkable personal transformation in 2025, reportedly losing 50 pounds - going from 210 to 160 pounds at age 59. According to personal accounts, she achieved this through walking and light resistance training rather than intensive gym routines. In her official capacity, Bondi appeared in an April 10 White House video stating, "Your directive to me was to keep America safe and that is what we are doing." Most recently, on May 16, the Department of Justice announced a settlement of litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers. Bondi, who was sworn in as Attorney General on February 6, 2025, previously disclosed holding Trump Media stock worth over $3.9 million, received as compensation for consulting services for the company. Trump Media and Technology Group reported a $400.9 million loss in 2024, with annual revenue declining 12% to $3.6 million. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.