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

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, has been a long-time ally of Trump and served as his lawyer during his first impeachment trial. Gaetz stepped aside amid scrutiny from a federal investigation into sex trafficking, which raised concerns about his confirmation. His withdrawal came just hours before Bondi's nomination, highlighting a rapid shift in Trump's transition team. Trump expressed support for Gaetz, stating he did not want to be a distraction. The transition team is now focusing on Bondi, who aims to refocus the Department of Justice on crime and safety.