Trump nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws from consideration

independent.co.uk — November 22, 2024 at 07:01 AM UTC

Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as his new pick for Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Gaetz stepped down amid ongoing ethics investigations, which he has denied. In a statement, Trump criticized the Department of Justice and expressed confidence in Bondi to refocus the agency on crime fighting. Additionally, a police report has been released regarding Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, following allegations of sexual assault from 2017.

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