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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

White House admits Trump’s message to Bondi to prosecute enemies was supposed to be a DM: report

Donald Trump’s Truth Social post urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his perceived political enemies without “delay” was intended to be a private message, according to administration officials.

A post from the president’s account September 20 addressed to “Pam” demands “justice be served” against his former FBI director James Comey, who was indicted five days later.

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