Trump nominates Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General after Gaetz withdrawal

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, to be the U.S. Attorney General. This follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz from consideration for the position. Bondi served as Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019 and was involved in lawsuits against the Affordable Care Act. She also defended Trump during his first impeachment trial. Trump's announcement emphasized a shift in the Department of Justice's focus under Bondi's leadership. Her nomination requires Senate confirmation.