When pressed by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., about potential political interference, Bondi insisted that she would uphold fair and independent enforcement of the law.
However, skepticism remained, with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., arguing that Bondi’s past public defenses of Trump and her involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election raise serious red flags.
Deflecting Election Denial Allegations
Before the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on her nomination in late January, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, attempted to dismiss concerns over Bondi’s ties to Trump and her stance on election integrity.
While Bondi denied being an election denier, she repeatedly avoided directly answering whether the 2020 election was stolen, stating only that President Joe Biden was sworn in as president.
Bondi’s Lobbying Background Draws Scrutiny
Bondi’s previous lobbying work at Ballard Partners also drew ethics concerns, with Democrats questioning potential conflicts of interest.
Her client list included:
- Uber Technologies Inc.
- Amazon.com
- Major League Baseball
- The Qatari Embassy
- Private prison company Geo Group Inc.
Grassley defended Bondi’s transparency, asserting that she disclosed all clients and was more forthcoming than other recent nominees.
A New Era at the DOJ
Bondi’s confirmation cements a new era at the DOJ, one that is likely to favor a more aggressive approach to law enforcement, as Republicans push for a crackdown on crime and regulatory reform.
