Trump has 'mental breakdown' posting 'deranged' public message to Pam Bondi

President Donald Trump has publicly pressured former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to take legal action against his political opponents, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, in a sprawling social media post defending himself against his impeachments.

In a message on Truth Social, Trump criticized the Eastern District of Virginia’s former chief federal prosecutor, Erik Siebert, claiming he had personally dismissed him and rejecting any claims of wrongdoing in his two impeachments. Siebert had resigned after his office determined there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against James in a mortgage fraud investigation.

Trump’s post included a mix of accusations and grievances:

“Pam: I’ve read over 30 posts saying ‘same old story, all talk, no action. What about Comey, Adam Shifty Schiff, Letitia? They’re guilty, but nothing is being done.’ Then we almost put in a Democrat-backed U.S. Attorney in Virginia, a Woke RINO who wouldn’t do his job. That’s why two of the worst Dem Senators pushed him so hard.”

He continued, insisting that Siebert had misled the public:

“He even lied to the media, saying he quit and there was no case. No I fired him. There is a GREAT CASE. Lawyers and legal experts agree. Lindsey Halligan is a strong lawyer, she likes you, and we can’t delay any longer it’s hurting our credibility.”

Trump also demanded action against his perceived enemies:

“They impeached me twice and indicted me five times OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!”

He highlighted Halligan as his recommended replacement, framing her appointment as a solution to ensure “justice for all” in the Eastern District of Virginia.

This controversy is rooted in Trump’s history with legal and political battles. He was impeached for the second time in 2021 over incitement of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, which resulted in five deaths and injuries to over 170 police officers. Despite this, Trump and many Republican officials have promoted a revisionist account of the attack.

Siebert’s removal and the administration’s push to indict James a frequent Trump critic who successfully sued him for fraud have raised concerns about political influence over the Justice Department. Legal experts and observers worry that these moves represent an ongoing effort to use prosecutorial authority for political revenge.

Mary “Maggie” Cleary, a conservative attorney who has disputed allegations of involvement in the Jan. 6 events, was appointed acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Meanwhile, James’ legal team has strongly denied any wrongdoing and labeled the investigation as politically motivated.

Trump has repeatedly sought to defend allies of the Jan. 6 rioters. On his first day in office in 2025, he issued broad clemency to nearly 1,600 individuals connected to the Capitol assault, many of whom had been convicted of serious crimes, including assaulting officers and using deadly weapons.

The ongoing conflict underscores the deep politicization of legal processes, highlighting the persistent tension between Trump’s allies and opponents in both politics and the justice system.