Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer soon after her removal from the Justice Department in early April. She has undergone treatment and is now in recovery, sources close to her have confirmed.
The diagnosis was publicly acknowledged on social media by Katie Miller, the wife of Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who noted Bondi’s resilient fight against the illness. Despite her health challenges, Bondi continues to maintain an active role in government advisory work.
President Donald Trump appointed Bondi to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a prominent panel focused on AI policy. The council is chaired by key White House figures, including the AI czar David Sacks and science adviser Michael Kratsios, and features top technology leaders such as Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
Bondi’s responsibilities on the council include fostering collaboration between federal agencies and leading tech companies, as well as advising on national infrastructure issues related to artificial intelligence and technology advancement.
Vice President JD Vance praised Bondi’s continued involvement, describing her as a valuable member of the president’s team despite recent personal health obstacles.