Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Pam Bondi as his nominee for U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and Trump ally, has been involved in Trump's legal defenses. Gaetz stepped aside amid concerns over a federal investigation into his conduct. His withdrawal came just hours before Bondi's nomination, which Trump announced on social media, emphasizing a shift in the Department of Justice's focus. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi is expected to lead the DOJ with a strong alignment to Trump's agenda, particularly regarding ongoing legal matters involving Trump and his supporters.