This might be one of the most cringeworthy self-owns by an attorney general in recent memory. Pam Bondi didnât just slip up onceâshe doubled down, twice taking credit for accomplishments that werenât hers.

It started when Bondi proudly touted fraud prosecutions in Minnesota, claiming, âwe have charged and convicted dozens.â There was just one problem: every arrest, investigation, and conviction she cited took place before she assumed officeâunder the Biden Department of Justice. Critics quickly pointed out that her carefully chosen language about âsecuring sentencesâ appeared designed to obscure that timeline.

Then things unraveled further. Bondi shared a chart suggesting the Trump administration had reduced drug overdose deaths. But sharp-eyed observers noticed the data stopped in October 2024âonce again, entirely from the Biden era. The post didnât last long. After online backlash erupted, it vanished. Even Rep. Ted Lieu mocked the blunder, noting she had inadvertently credited Biden for the progress.

Yes, fraud prosecutions and declining overdose numbers are real successesâand they deserve recognition. But claiming credit for someone elseâs work isnât leadership. Itâs just embarrassing.