Fact Check: Did Pam Bondi orchestrate a 'RINO coup' with Bush, Pence to sabotage Trump?

WASHINGTON, DC: An X post has claimed that former Attorney General Pam Bondi orchestrated a so-called “RINO coup” involving members of the Bush family, Mike Pence, and other establishment Republicans in an effort to undermine Donald Trump’s second term from within. The post further alleged that Bondi mishandled Epstein-related files and helped shield what it describes as the “Deep State.”

The claim comes after Trump dismissed Bondi in early April 2026 after months of reported frustration over her leadership at the Department of Justice, including controversies surrounding Epstein files, unsuccessful prosecutions of political opponents, and concerns over poor communication.

Claim: Pam Bondi allegedly involved in ‘RINO coup attempt’ against Trump 

The X post claimed that now-former Attorney General Pam Bondi was allegedly involved in a “RINO coup attempt” against President Donald Trump from within his administration. According to the post, Bondi had supposedly worked closely "with the Bush family and DISGRACED former Vice President Mike Pence to launch and orchestrate an effort to DESTROY President Trump and re-take the Republican Party."

The post alleged that Bondi conspired with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Pence, and “dozens” of other so-called “Old Guard” Republicans to sabotage Trump’s second administration from the inside.

"Bondi was reportedly conspiring with her longtime friend and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, as well as Pence and DOZENS of other establishment RINOs from the 'Old Guard' of the Republican Party to SABOTAGE the second Trump administration from the inside."

The post concluded by describing Bondi as a “former longtime Democrat” and compared her role in Trump’s administration to that of Mike Pence, suggesting she would be remembered as a political betrayer.

"This is why she intentionally mishandled the Epstein files and REFUSED to prosecute anyone from The Deep State... Bondi was working FOR The Deep State. This former longtime Democrat will go down in history as the Mike Pence of the second Trump administration..."

Fact Check: False, Pam Bondi is not involved in a 'RINO coup' against Trump

There is no evidence that Pam Bondi was involved in a so-called “RINO coup” with the Bush family, Mike Pence, or other Republicans to undermine Donald Trump’s second term or retake control of the GOP. No credible news reports or official investigations support the claim, and searches for the allegation mainly lead back to social media posts and partisan speculation rather than verified reporting.

The post also incorrectly described Bondi as a “former longtime Democrat.” In reality, Bondi has long been a Republican, serving as Florida’s attorney general and remaining a close Trump ally for years.

While Bondi’s tenure faced criticism and reportedly ended with frustration inside Trump’s circle, those concerns were largely tied to unmet expectations surrounding prosecutions, Department of Justice performance, and controversy over Epstein-related files. Critics pointed to bureaucratic delays, legal limitations, communication issues, and management problems — not evidence of a coordinated effort to sabotage Trump or protect a so-called “Deep State.”

The claim that Bondi “intentionally mishandled Epstein files” or “worked for the Deep State” also remains unsupported. Although some critics accused her of mishandling sensitive matters, there is no verified evidence linking her actions to a secret anti-Trump conspiracy. In fact, some opponents accused her of doing the opposite by allegedly trying to use the Justice Department in ways favorable to Trump.

The viral post appears to turn political frustration and online speculation into an unproven conspiracy narrative without factual backing.