Pam Bondi named as Trump's new pick for Attorney General after Gaetz withdrawal

Pam Bondi has been selected by Donald Trump as his new choice for U.S. Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew due to ongoing investigations into his conduct. Gaetz stated his nomination was becoming a distraction for the administration. Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has a history of supporting Trump, including serving as a lawyer during his first impeachment trial. She has also been involved in Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission and is currently the leader of a think tank linked to Trump. Gaetz faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied, and the investigation concluded without charges. Meanwhile, Trump’s Pentagon nominee, Peter Hegseth, is also facing sexual assault allegations but has denied them.