Pam Bondi

2024 - 11 - 22

From Gaetz to Bondi: The Wild Rollercoaster Ride of Trump's Attorney General Picks!

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Hold on tight as Trump shakes things up with Pam Bondi stepping in for the AG role! 🎢

In a political twist that has everyone talking, President-elect Donald Trump has officially tapped Pam Bondi to be the next U.S. Attorney General. This announcement comes just hours after former Congressman Matt Gaetz decided to withdraw his name from consideration. Trump’s choice of Bondi is drawing both excitement and skepticism as political pundits weigh in on her qualifications for this critical role in the Justice Department.

Pam Bondi, who previously served as the attorney general of Florida, is stepping into a spotlight that'd make anyone shiver—especially considering the immense responsibilities she’ll take on. Critics are not holding back, expressing concerns about her qualifications and warning that her nomination shouldn't simply serve as a placeholder in Trump’s cabinet. It's a mixed bag of cheers and jeers, leaving many to wonder how her tenure will shape the future of the legal landscape in America.

On the sunny side, Bondi's selection could be viewed as a strong statement of loyalty to Florida Republicans. With her track record in the Sunshine State, she’s considered a known quantity in local political circles. However, her appointment has stirred the pot, raising questions about whether loyalty is enough in the face of substantial challenges like mental health crises, immigration policy, and voting rights, which are on the legal docket.

As rumors begin to swirl about possible future picks for Trump’s cabinet, Bondi's nomination might just be a peek into the kaleidoscope of political allegiances driving today's government. In other news, on a lighter note, did you know Pam Bondi once played a lawyer on a local television show in Florida before entering politics? Talk about channeling the courtroom drama! Not to mention, with Bondi and Gaetz sharing the same political playground, one can't help but wonder if we’re really witnessing a political rivalry in the making or just a merry-go-round of unexpected friends!

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Trump picks Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws (INQUIRER.net)

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi to be US attorney general just hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew.

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Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. ... (NPR)

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next ...

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Trump names Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws (BBC News)

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his new pick for attorney general, hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from ...

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Trump picks a different Florida loyalist for attorney general: Pam ... (Politico)

Donald Trump said he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his attorney general, hours after his first pick for the role, former Rep.

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What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general (ABC News)

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.

Not Being Matt Gaetz Does Not Qualify Pam Bondi To Be Attorney ... (Public Citizen)

“Pam Bondi is a manifestly unqualified candidate for attorney general. Senators should reject her appointment and insist that the nation's top law enforcement ...

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Former Florida AG Pam Bondi gets Trump's latest nod for attorney ... (Missouri Independent)

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday evening he plans to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his newest pick for U.S. ...

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Pam Bondi: What We Know About Trump's New Pick For AG After ... (Forbes)

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Thursday, making the pick just hours after former ...

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Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Trump's Selection of ... (NARAL Pro-Choice America)

Washington, DC — Today, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Pam Bondi for U.S. attorney general. As Florida's attorney general, ...

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Legal analyst weighs in on Trump's thinking with Bondi pick | CNN ... (CNN)

President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick to run the Justice Department after Trump's first choice, ...

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz ... (CBS News)

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Is Pam Bondi Married To Greg Henderson? (Times Now)

President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as the next US attorney general. Bondi ​married Garret Barnes in ...

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Pam Bondi has been quietly by Donald Trump's side this whole time ... (Politico)

When Donald Trump was on the verge of losing the 2020 election, Pam Bondi jumped in a car. On Nov. 4, 2020, the day after Election Day, the former Florida ...

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FirstFT: Trump picks Pam Bondi as US attorney-general after Gaetz ... (Financial Times)

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Trump's new pick for attorney general. And, Russia's message to ... (NPR)

President-elect Donald Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration. And, Putin says Russia tested a new ...

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Who is Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general? (BBC News)

The 59-year-old was the first woman to head Florida's justice system and she is a longtime Trump ally.

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Pam Bondi Is Latest Trump Personal Attorney To Join His ... (Forbes)

The incoming president has tapped five attorneys who have been on his legal team to serve in government roles.

President-elect Trump picks Pam Bondi as nominee for attorney ... (NPR)

President-elect Trump has named Pam Bondi, formerly Florida's top prosecutor, as his new nominee for attorney general. The selection comes after former ...

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Trump's pick of Pam Bondi for attorney general doesn't end ... (The Guardian)

Trump's contentious choice of Pam Bondi came after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination; attention remains on Pete Hegseth as controversies come to light.

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What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general (NBC 6 South Florida)

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, ...

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Trump Chooses Loyalist Pam Bondi for Attorney General Pick After ... (Military.com)

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, ...

When Pam Bondi Protected Foreclosure Fraudsters (The American Prospect)

The new attorney general nominee, while serving as AG of Florida, fired the first two prosecutors to investigate the use of false evidence to kick people ...

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Did you know? Pam Bondi and Tim Walz are almost the same age (Times of India)

Pamela Jo Bondi, born November 17, 1965, in Tampa, Florida, is a seasoned attorney, former Florida Attorney General, and prominent figure in conservative ...

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Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi rescued a dog from ... (The Independent)

President-elect's latest nominee was once embroiled in a bizarre canine custody battle.

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Who is Pam Bondi? Trump picks longtime ally for attorney general (The 19th News)

President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi as his next nominee for attorney general on Thursday night — hours after former Rep.

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Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's new nominee for US attorney general? (Aljazeera.com)

Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter.

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Who is Pam Bondi? Everything you need to know about Trump's ... (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.

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4 subjects Pam Bondi's critics urge senators to ask Donald Trump's ... (USA TODAY)

Pam Bondi's critics say senators should ask her about a Trump campaign contribution, a denial of election results, lobbying for Qatar and an execution.

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Pam Bondi failed Brevard and Florida by turning blind eye toward ... (Florida Today)

Torres: Bondi had a chance to do something really special during her time as Florida's top prosecutor. She didn't.

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6 things to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney ... (PBS NewsHour)

NEW YORK (AP) — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, ...

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What Pam Bondi, Trump's new AG pick, has said about investigating ... (ABC News)

President-elect Donald Trump chose former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to replace Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general. President- ...

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Who is Pam Bondi? Five Florida moments from her career to ... (Tallahassee.com)

Bondi is a longtime Trump loyalist, known for her strong advocacy for conservative causes — and she's no stranger to controversy.

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Pam Bondi, Trump's New Attorney General Nominee, Owns Stock in ... (Barron's)

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general who is President-elect Donald Trump's new nominee for U.S. Attorney General, may be a less controversial ...

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Pam Bondi, a $25000 Donation and Trump University: Questions ... (The New York Times)

Ms. Bondi, President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick for attorney general, declined to investigate allegations of fraud against his for-profit school when she ...

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Examining the record of Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney ... (PBS NewsHour)

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's nomination came just hours after his first choice – scandal-plagued former Congressman Matt Gaetz – withdrew his ...

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Former Florida AG Pam Bondi gets Trump's latest nod for attorney ... (Ohio Capital Journal)

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday evening he plans to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his newest pick for U.S. attorney ...

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Pam Bondi once rescheduled an execution to attend fundraiser (Newsweek)

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general had some controversies during her time as Florida's attorney general.

What to know about U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi (NPR)

Donald Trump's new pick for Attorney General is Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General known as a Trump loyalist.

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Trump names Pam Bondi as new nominee for US attorney general (Voice of America)

The nomination of the former Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist comes after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for ...

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