Pam Bondi faces scrutiny over ties to Scientology and Trump University lawsuit as she is nominated for Attorney General

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Attorney General in his administration. This follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz from consideration for the position. Bondi has faced criticism for her connections to the Church of Scientology, including accepting donations from its members. She has defended these contributions, stating they support her efforts against human trafficking. Additionally, Bondi's acceptance of campaign contributions from Trump raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially after she dropped a lawsuit against Trump University, which she had initially supported.