Pam Bondi named as Donald Trump's new pick for U.S. attorney general

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump as his new pick for U.S. attorney general. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration due to ongoing investigations that raised concerns about his confirmation. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump, endorsing him in 2016 and serving on his transition team. She was Florida's first female attorney general from 2011 to 2019, focusing on issues like human trafficking and immigration law. As attorney general, Bondi is expected to align closely with Trump’s agenda, which has included using the Justice Department to investigate political opponents. She has previously defended Trump during his impeachment trial and criticized the legal cases against him.