Etchings are seen on the walls near an entrance to the Department of Justice building on July 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images

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.

Bondi said Mizelle served the department “with professionalism, sound judgement, and dedication” and “played a central role in coordinating the Department’s operations, ensuring its resources were aligned and our efforts were carried out with integrity and efficiency.”

Mizelle’s decision to leave the Justice Department comes as Bondi faces pressure on multiple fronts, including President Donald Trump’s call for her to prosecute his political enemies .

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