Trump DOJ Handling of Pam Bondi's Brother's Cases Raises Eyebrows

Source: Newsweek

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST


Democrats in the House and Senate have written to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, saying they are worried the Department of Justice (DOJ) is favoring the clients of a particular attorney: her brother.

The letter, led by two Californians—Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Dave Min—said there had been a number of decisions that raised concerns that there were not enough barriers in place to keep the attorney general away from Brad Bondi’s cases.

“Viewed collectively, these actions raise significant broader ethical concerns,” the 11 Democrats wrote. “The repetition and timing of these interventions suggest coordinated decision-making rather than routine prosecutorial discretion.” Newsweek reached out to the DOJ via contact form and Brad Bondi via email for comment on Tuesday morning.

Why It Matters

The DOJ and wider federal government have rules and regulations in place meant to keep family members from benefiting from their relative’s position, in this case, the attorney general. As part of that, the attorney general is supposed to remove themselves from any cases where there may be a conflict of interest. The Democrats behind the letter want to know if these processes were adhered to.

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