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

Pam Bondi has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the new U.S. Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Bondi previously served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019 and was a defense lawyer for Trump during his first impeachment. Bondi's net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million. She has a background as a prosecutor and has been involved in various initiatives, including efforts to combat drug trafficking and opioid abuse. Her nomination comes amid scrutiny over a past controversy involving a $25,000 donation from Trump to her re-election campaign while her office considered a fraud investigation into Trump University. Bondi has denied any influence from the donation on her decision-making.