Fact Check: Pam Bondi Quote About Presidential Crimes Is Satire
Viral image falsely attributed statement to US Attorney General
A satirical quote falsely attributed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been circulating on social media platforms in April 2025. The fabricated statement, "It's probably a crime to accuse the president of committing a crime after he breaks the law," appeared in what looked like a Fox News chyron from Bondi's appearance on "Fox News Sunday." While Bondi did appear on the program on April 6, she never made the statement in question.
The false quote originated from Facebook user James Schlarmann, who identifies himself as a comedian and satirist. Schlarmann posted the fabricated image on April 11 on his Facebook page, which regularly features similar satirical content about political figures. The image was subsequently shared across multiple platforms including 9gag, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with many users presenting it as authentic.
KEY POINTS
- •Bondi quote is satirical content
- •Created by comedian James Schlarmann
- •Falsely presented as Fox News graphic
This incident follows a pattern of satirical content being mistaken for factual reporting in political discourse. Schlarmann manages several satirical platforms including The Political Garbage Chute and Alternative-Science.com, which regularly produce fictional quotes and stories about political figures. Previous satirical claims from the same source have required fact-checking, including fabricated stories about Elon Musk and former President Trump.
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