Former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi, who left office last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
The diagnosis reportedly came shortly after President Donald Trump fired her as U.S. attorney general. Bondi, 60, told CBS News that she is undergoing treatment and even had surgery a few weeks ago.
She is continuing to work despite her health condition and is expected to join the new White House council on artificial intelligence and science, known as PCAST.
Former White House adviser Katie Miller said on social media that Bondi had been "quietly battling cancer for the past few weeks," adding that she "has a heart of gold."
According to the Cleveland Clinic, thyroid cancer has a five-year survival rate of over 98% and most cases are treatable and curable. However, the exact stage of Bond's disease has not been revealed.
After leaving the Justice Department in early April, Bondi had stated that she intended to move into the private sector. Her appointment to the President's Council on Science and Technology (PCAST) is her first known engagement since leaving.
Vice President JD Vance stated that Bondi has been a "very valuable asset to the president's team" and expressed satisfaction that she will continue to be involved in important administration matters.
President Trump created PCAST in 2025 to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government in the fields of science and technology. The council also includes prominent figures such as Sergey Brin, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Jensen Huang.
Bondi is also expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein dossier, which has sparked widespread political debate in the US.