Pam Bondi named U.S. attorney general by Trump following Gaetz withdrawal

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump to be the U.S. attorney general. This follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz from consideration due to a federal investigation. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump. Bondi previously served as Florida's first female attorney general from 2011 to 2019, focusing on human trafficking and challenging federal policies. She has been involved in Trump's legal team during his impeachment trial and has defended him against criminal charges. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi is expected to align the Justice Department with Trump's interests, particularly regarding civil rights and the prosecution of January 6 defendants. Her past actions, including a controversial donation from Trump, have drawn scrutiny.