Steve Yates Discusses Pam Bondi's Contributions After Her Ouster as Attorney General
Steve Yates, former Deputy National Security Advisor to Vice President Cheney, reflects on Attorney General Pam Bondi's important contributions, especially in combating illicit fentanyl and advocating for victims. He recounts personal experiences with Bondi and her empathetic nature, highlighting her support during the loss of his family to an overdose. Yates also addresses criticism surrounding his dismissal.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Justice Department last month, according to a report.
Bondi, 60, who left his position at the Justice Department in early April, underwent treatment and is recovering, a source told Axios.
Katie Miller, a former White House staffer and podcast host who is married to White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, republished the report Tuesday night.
“Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's butt for the past few weeks,” he wrote.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi takes a seat before testifying at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
He added that Bondi has “a heart of gold.”
Axios revealed the health update and reported that Bondi was appointed by President Donald Trump to an advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence policy.
According to the report, Bondi is expected to serve on the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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United States Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2025. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The council is co-chaired by White House cryptocurrency and AI czar David Sacks and White House science advisor Michael Kratsios.
Bondi will reportedly help facilitate coordination between the federal government and the technology executives who serve on the panel.
News of Bondi's diagnosis and new advisory role comes weeks after Trump ousted her as attorney general.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
In a Truth Social post announcing her departure, Trump described Bondi as “a great American patriot and a loyal friend.”
“Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown on crime across our country, with murders falling to their lowest level since 1900,” Trump wrote. “We love Pam and she will be transitioning to a much-needed and important new job in the private sector, which will be announced at a later date.”
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Bondi's departure.
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United States Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on October 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
In a post on X confirming her departure from the Justice Department, Bondi said she remains “eternally grateful for the trust President Trump placed in me to make America safe again.”
“Over the next month I will work tirelessly to transition the role of Attorney General to the incredible Todd Blanche before moving into an important role in the private sector that I am excited about and where I will continue to fight for President Trump and this Administration,” Bondi wrote.
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“Leading President Trump's historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the Justice Department's most consequential first year in American history,” he added.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and the Department of Justice for comment.
