This might be one of the most cringeworthy self-owns by an attorney general in recent memory. Pam Bondi didn’t just slip up once—she doubled down, twice taking credit for accomplishments that weren’t hers.

It started when Bondi proudly touted fraud prosecutions in Minnesota, claiming, “we have charged and convicted dozens.” There was just one problem: every arrest, investigation, and conviction she cited took place before she assumed office—under the Biden Department of Justice. Critics quickly pointed out that her carefully chosen language about “securing sentences” 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 2024—once again, entirely from the Biden era. The post didn’t 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 successes—and they deserve recognition. But claiming credit for someone else’s work isn’t leadership. It’s just embarrassing.