Trump selects Pam Bondi as new attorney general nominee after Gaetz withdrawal

Donald Trump has announced Pam Bondi as his new pick for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, has been a close advisor to Trump and defended him during his first impeachment trial. Trump praised Bondi as "smart and tough" in a social media post. Her nomination will require Senate confirmation. This announcement marks a shift in Trump's attorney general selection process.