Trump accused of running ‘misogynistic administration’ after Bondi dismissal | First Thing

Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem only two cabinet members to be fired despite string of scandals facing male officials. Plus, why New Yorkers are swapping gas for induction stoves Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Donald Trump has been accused of running a “misogynistic administration” after Pam Bondi became the second woman to be fired from a cabinet already dominated by men. The US president dismissed the attorney general yesterday amid mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files relating to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move came less than a month after Trump ousted Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary after criticism of her management of the department and immigration enforcement. In a statement, Bondi said she was “thrilled” about “moving to an important private-sector role”. Who will replace Bondi? Trump said Todd Blanche, her deputy, would serve as acting attorney general. Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman who now leads the Environmental Protection Agency, is said to be a top contender to replace Bondi. Donald Trump claimed responsibility for destroying Iran’s largest b