Trump nominates Pam Bondi as attorney general after Gaetz withdraws from consideration

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration amid sexual misconduct allegations. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, was a key ally during Trump's impeachment defense. Gaetz's withdrawal marks a setback for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in appointing loyalists. Gaetz faced an ethics investigation but resigned from Congress, ending the probe against him. Trump's transition team continues to face scrutiny, with new allegations emerging about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth related to a past investigation of sexual assault. Hegseth was not charged in the case.