Pam Bondi appointed as Attorney General to replace Matt Gaetz

Pam Bondi has been named by Donald Trump as the new Attorney General, replacing Matt Gaetz, who withdrew amid sex trafficking allegations. Bondi, a longtime Trump supporter, previously defended him during his first impeachment and has made claims about election fraud. Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General from 2010 to 2018 and has a background as a federal prosecutor. She has faced criticism for her past actions, including accepting a donation from Trump while in office and her handling of Trump University fraud claims. Trump praised Bondi for her loyalty and stated she would refocus the Department of Justice on crime. Her appointment comes as Trump seeks to reshape the DOJ following his presidency.