Calls Grow to Cancel Pam Bondi's TV Show After Controversial Testimony

Commentator says Bondi's drama-queen antics and inability to do her job make her a "dangerous liability" for Republicans.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Conservative commentator Steve Deace is calling for the cancellation of Pam Bondi's TV show, arguing that her recent testimony before Congress was an embarrassment for the Republican Party. Deace says Bondi's "constant night-at-the-improv act" and seeming inability to simply do her job make her a "dangerous liability" who is more likely to be the reason Republicans lose than help them win.

Why it matters

Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, has been a vocal supporter of former President Trump and is seen as auditioning for a future role as a Fox News contributor. Deace's criticism reflects growing concerns within the Republican base about the party's messaging and ability to deliver on key promises, especially ahead of the 2024 elections.

The details

In his column, Deace takes issue with Bondi's testimony before Congress, where she appeared to defend Trump's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Deace says Bondi's "drama-queen attitude" and "seeming inability to simply do her job" have made her a liability for the GOP. He argues that the party needs to focus on "saving America for our children to live safe and free" rather than Bondi's "constant night-at-the-improv act."

  • Bondi testified before Congress this week.

The players

Pam Bondi

A former Florida attorney general who has been a vocal supporter of former President Trump and is seen as auditioning for a future role as a Fox News contributor.

Steve Deace

A conservative commentator who is calling for the cancellation of Bondi's TV show and criticizing her performance in Congress.

Jamie Raskin

A Democratic Congressman from Maryland whom Bondi accused of being a "crooked inside trader" during her testimony.

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What they’re saying

“She's playing the Republican base for suckers with her constant night-at-the-improv act. That future gig as a Fox News contributor ain't gonna happen all by itself, is it, Pam?”

— Steve Deace, Conservative Commentator (theblaze.com)

“When the base starts to ask why protecting Howard Lutnick is more important than protecting base voters, Houston, we have a problem.”

— Steve Deace, Conservative Commentator (theblaze.com)

What’s next

It remains to be seen whether Bondi's controversial testimony will impact her future career prospects, including a potential role at Fox News.

The takeaway

Deace's criticism of Bondi reflects growing concerns within the Republican Party about the party's messaging and ability to deliver on key promises to its base. As the 2024 elections approach, the GOP will need to address these internal divisions and present a united front to voters.