Newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi confronts an unexpected display of her predecessors' images at the Department of Justice headquarters.
According to Breitbart News, Attorney General Pam Bondi personally removed large framed photographs of former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Attorney General Merrick Garland from a wall in the Justice Department three weeks into President Donald Trump's new administration.
The incident occurred after holdover employees from Biden's Department of Justice installed the images following Trump's inauguration.
Bondi, who was recently confirmed as Trump's attorney general, discovered the photos during a visit to the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C. She took immediate action upon seeing the displays, removing them herself and placing them in a corner.
The presence of these photographs sparked controversy within the department, particularly given the timing of their installation.
Trump's return to the presidency marked what many consider an unprecedented political comeback, following numerous legal and political challenges during his time away from office.
New York Post columnist Miranda Devine shared details of the incident on social media platform X.
According to her account, Bondi encountered the photos while touring one wing of the DOJ building:
Attorney General went into the DOJ in DC today and noticed that on the walls in one wing they still have big framed photos of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Merrick Garland. This is 'ridiculous' three weeks into Donald Trump's presidency.
The photo removal incident highlights ongoing tensions between the incoming Trump administration and the remaining elements of the previous government. These dynamics reflect broader political divisions that characterized the 2024 presidential campaign.
The situation at the DOJ represents one of several challenges facing the new administration as it works to implement its agenda. Trump's victory came despite numerous attempts by political opponents to prevent his return to office through various legal and political means.
The transition period has brought significant changes to federal departments, with new leadership working to align operations with the incoming administration's priorities. This process has revealed pockets of resistance within various agencies.
The photo incident at the Department of Justice marks a significant moment in the transition between administrations. Attorney General Pam Bondi's direct intervention in removing the photographs demonstrates the new leadership's approach to reshaping the department's image and operations.
The removal of Biden administration photos from the DOJ walls occurred as part of broader changes within the federal government following Trump's electoral victory. Bondi's actions reflect the incoming administration's determination to establish its presence within key government institutions, particularly the Department of Justice, where she now serves as the nation's top law enforcement official.
