Pam Bondi nominated by Trump to lead US Justice Department

Pam Bondi has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, following the withdrawal of his first choice, Matt Gaetz. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, is a longtime Trump supporter. Bondi served as Florida's first female attorney general from 2011 to 2019, focusing on human trafficking issues. Her nomination comes amid scrutiny over past controversies, including a donation from Trump related to a lawsuit against Trump University. Currently, Bondi chairs the Center for Litigation at the America First Policy Institute and has been a vocal critic of legal actions against Trump. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation.