A Tampa native and former prosecutor in Hillsborough County, she campaigned on a platform emphasizing robust use of the state’s top legal office.
Bondi notably challenged President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act and championed Arizona’s controversial “show me your papers” immigration law.
During her tenure as attorney general, Bondi prioritized human trafficking issues, advocating for stricter state laws against traffickers.
She held the office from 2011 to 2019 before transitioning to work as a lobbyist for Ballard Partners.
Her clients ranged from General Motors to a Kuwaiti firm, and she registered as a foreign agent for Qatar, focusing on anti-human-trafficking initiatives ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Bondi also played a significant role in Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020, where she worked to defend him against allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Criticisms and Controversies
Bondi’s nomination has drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Democrats express concern about her potential willingness to advance Trump’s political agenda, including his threats of retribution against perceived adversaries.
