Pam Bondi joins White House AI council while recovering from thyroid cancer diagnosis

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was removed from her role last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to multiple US outlets. Her diagnosis came shortly after President Donald Trump ousted her from the post of America's top law enforcement officer, according to Axios, which first reported the news of her illness. Bondi, 60, told CNN she is undergoing treatment and is still recovering from surgery that took place a few weeks ago, but is "doing well". She is continuing to work despite the diagnosis, and will be joining the White House's new advisory council on AI, the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Podcast host and former White House adviser Katie Miller posted on social media that "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks", adding that Bondi "has a heart of gold". When Bondi left the Department of Justice at the beginning of April, she said she was excited to be entering a role in the private sector. Bondi's inclusion on the president's council, known as PCAST, is the first news of her work beyond the department. "Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," Vice-President JD Vance said in a statement. Trump established PCAST by executive order in January 2025, describing its purpose to "unite the brightest minds from academia, industry, and government to guide our Nation through this critical moment by charting a path forward for American leadership in science and technology". The first members of the council were not announced until March 2026. They include major players in the science and technology industries, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Pam Bondi returns to White House with new role on Trump administration's high-profile AI advisory panel while recovering from cancer

Pam Bondi returns to the Trump administration as an advisor. She joins the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. This group focuses on artificial intelligence and competition with China. Bondi will coordinate between the government and tech leaders. She will also take on a new role for national infrastructure initiatives. Former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi is to return to the Trump administration in a new advisory position following privately battling thyroid cancer. Less than two months after being removed from her role as AG, President Donald Trump has appointed Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a major White House advisory group focused on artificial intelligence policy and its competition with China, reported Axios. The council, established through a March executive order, is chaired by former White House AI adviser David Sacks and White House science adviser Michael Kratsios. The panel also includes several high-profile technology leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Ellison. Although Bondi's name has not yet appeared on the panel's online roster, Axios reported that the former Florida attorney general will help coordinate 'between the government and the tech titans on the panel.' She is also expected to take on a newly created advisory role connected to national infrastructure initiatives. "Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," Vice President JD Vance said in a statement, as quoted by the outlet. Bondi's return comes weeks after Trump ousted her as attorney general and installed former Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on an acting basis. Public attention surrounding Bondi intensified Tuesday night after Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, disclosed Bondi's health battle in a post on X. According to a source familiar with the matter cited by Axios, Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Department of Justice, underwent treatment, and is now recovering. Bondi is also expected to testify Friday, may 29 before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where lawmakers are likely to question her regarding the DOJ's handling of files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Former US A-G Pam Bondi reveals she has thyroid cancer, will serve on White House AI cm'tee

Former US attorney-general Pamela Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April, CNN reported on Wednesday. She told CNN that she is still undergoing treatment, had surgery recently, and that she is doing well. As a reminder, Bondi was fired from the Justice Department in April. She is reportedly still scheduled to testify on Friday at the House Oversight Committee's probe into Jeffrey Epstein. Additionally, Axios reported that Bondi has been appointed to be on an advisory committee focused on AI policy. "Pam has been an enormously valuable asset to the president's team, and I'm thrilled for her and for all of us that she's going to remain involved in confronting some of the most important issues the administration faces," Vice President JD Vance said in a statement. Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer, will serve on AI Committee According to Axios, several tech executives will be sitting on the committee. Some of the names Axios listed include Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. The report stated that Bondi will facilitate coordination between the government and the panel members. Axios added that she will also serve in a newly established advisory role on national infrastructure.