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

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, has been selected by Donald Trump as the new U.S. attorney general. This decision follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz, who faced a federal investigation. Bondi has been a long-time ally of Trump. Bondi served as Florida's first female attorney general from 2011 to 2019, focusing on human trafficking and challenging federal policies. She has also worked as a lobbyist and defended Trump during his first impeachment trial in 2020. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi is expected to align closely with Trump’s agenda, particularly regarding the Justice Department's direction. She has previously criticized the legal cases against Trump and supported him during various controversies.