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Attorney general’s chief of staff to depart Justice Department following tumultuous few months | News Channel 3-12

Chad Mizelle is leaving the DOJ to return to Florida amid criticism of Attorney General Bondi's Epstein investigation and plans to continue supporting the Trump administration remotely.

  • Chad Mizelle, chief of staff to Attorney General Pam Bondi, is leaving the Justice Department as confirmed on Tuesday.
  • His planned departure comes amid increased pressure on Bondi and follows reports that he intends to prioritize family commitments.
  • Mizelle played a key role advancing the America First agenda, overseeing the Civil and Civil Rights Divisions, while the department faced controversies including backlash over an Epstein probe.
  • Bondi praised Mizelle's professionalism and leadership, while President Trump criticized her prosecutions saying, "Nothing is being done," on Truth Social.
  • Mizelle's exit may signal further shifts at the Justice Department amid ongoing political pressure and internal frustrations noted by White House staffers.
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Attorney general’s chief of staff to depart Justice Department following tumultuous few months

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, is leaving the Justice Department, the attorney general and her deputy confirmed in statements provided to CNN on Tuesday.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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