Trump nominates Pam Bondi as US Attorney General after Gaetz withdrawal

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as the new U.S. Attorney General, replacing Matt Gaetz, who withdrew amid a House Ethics Committee investigation. Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has a strong legal background. Bondi's nomination follows Trump's criticism of the current Justice Department, which he claims has been politicized. She has been a loyal supporter of Trump and previously served on his Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission. Unlike Gaetz, Bondi has extensive prosecutorial experience, which may help her avoid opposition in the Senate. Her past connections to Trump include a controversial donation from the Trump Foundation during her tenure as Attorney General.