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

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, was selected by Donald Trump as his new pick for U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump and was previously considered for the role during his first term. Bondi made history as Florida's first female attorney general, serving from 2011 to 2019. She gained national attention for her support of Trump and her work on human trafficking issues. She has also worked as a lobbyist and defended Trump during his first impeachment trial. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi is expected to align closely with Trump’s agenda, particularly regarding investigations into political opponents. She has faced her own controversies, including a public apology for delaying an execution due to a campaign fundraiser.