Trump wanted to DM Attorney General Bondi rebuking her for failing to prosecute Comey, Schiff, and James; instead posted on Truth Social and then deleted it

President Donald Trump, in a now deleted post, publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to take swift prosecutorial action against several of his political adversaries, including former FBI Director James Comey, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

In the berating message, Trump slammed Bondi for being "all talk, no action," pointing to over 30 public statements and posts from supporters complaining about delays in action against Comey, Schiff, and James, declaring them "guilty as hell" but noting "nothing is going to be done."

The message was initially posted on Truth Social and later deleted, appearing to be an accidental public sharing of a private communication.

It reflected mounting frustration within the Trump administration over perceived delays and inaction in pursuing legal cases against these figures whom Trump blames for political and legal attacks against him.

Trump emphasized urgency, stating: "We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility." He recalled being impeached twice and indicted five times "over nothing," insisting that "justice must be served, now."

The post came shortly after the resignation of Erik Siebert, the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who had been overseeing a DOJ investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James. Siebert resigned amid reports that he faced pressure from Trump officials to pursue charges despite questions about the sufficiency of evidence. Trump described Siebert as having lied about quitting and insisted there was a "great case" against James, underpinning his demand for vigorous prosecution.

After about an hour the post was deleted, Trump shared another message praising Bondi, commending her as "very careful, very smart, loves our country," while suggesting the need for a tougher prosecutor like his recommended candidate Lindsey Halligan to reinvigorate investigations in Virginia.

As Trump later stepped out for the American Cornerstone Institute Founder's Dinner, he was asked by reporters whether he was upset with Bondi.

"No. I just want people to act. They have to act. But now we want to act fast. You know, they were ruthless and vicious. I was impeached twice. I was indicted five times. It turned out to be a fake deal. And we have to act fast one way or the other. One way or the other. They're guilty. They're not guilty," he said. "We have to act fast. If they're not guilty, that's fine. If they are guilty or if they should be judged, they should be charged. And we have to do it now."

Bondi has found herself navigating complex pressures, balancing Trump's demands with established legal standards amid scrutiny over the politicization of the Justice Department. The administration's public push to prosecute political foes marks a significant departure from norms intended to preserve the DOJ’s independence from presidential retribution campaigns.

The backdrop includes Trump's long-standing accusations—without substantiated evidence—against Comey, Schiff, and James.

Comey led the FBI investigation into alleged ties between Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, concluding no collusion. Schiff was the lead House manager during Trump's first impeachment trial, and James secured a civil judgment against Trump related to inflated asset values.