Pam Bondi selected as U.S. attorney general following Gaetz withdrawal

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump to be the U.S. attorney general. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration due to a federal investigation 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. She has also worked as a lobbyist and defended Trump during his first impeachment trial. Bondi has criticized the criminal cases against Trump and is expected to align the Justice Department with his interests if confirmed.