In a statement, Bondi’s transition spokesperson defended her qualifications, emphasizing her commitment to returning the DOJ to its core mission of combating crime and ensuring public safety. However, Durbin remains unsatisfied with Bondi’s failure to fully address possible conflicts of interest tied to her foreign lobbying work and ties to Trump.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to review Bondi’s responses, with a deadline for submissions set for Wednesday, prior to her first confirmation hearing.
