Donald Trump’s nomination of Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general has sparked significant attention, as the former Florida attorney general steps into the spotlight hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
The decision, announced on Thursday, marks a pivotal shift in Trump’s Cabinet and raises questions about the future of the Department of Justice.
Pam Bondi History with Trump
Pam Bondi, 59, has long been a close ally of Trump, with their relationship dating back to his 2016 presidential campaign.
Bondi endorsed Trump during a pivotal Florida rally, favoring him over Senator Marco Rubio, a fellow Floridian. Her ties to Trump’s administration deepened as she joined his transition team following the 2016 election.
This isn’t the first time Bondi’s name has been associated with the attorney general role.
After Jeff Sessions’ resignation in 2018, Bondi was floated as a potential candidate. At the time, Trump expressed his desire for her to join his administration, though the position ultimately went to William (Bill) Barr.
Bondi’s Career Highlights
Bondi made history in 2010 as Florida’s first female attorney general.
