President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick for U.S. attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from consideration. Bondi, a native of Temple Terrace, is well-known to residents of Florida and Tampa Bay.
Bondi initially gained fame as a longtime prosecutor at the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office, where she handled thousands of cases ranging from murder to drug felonies. She also became a fixture on cable news as a legal analyst. Bondi later made headlines for a custody dispute over a dog, showing her passion for animal welfare.
As Florida’s first female attorney general, Bondi made a name for herself as a conservative, pro-business Republican. She challenged the Affordable Care Act, opposed gun control measures, and fought against same-sex marriage. Bondi declined to investigate Trump University despite receiving a donation from Trump, leading to allegations of impropriety.
Bondi continued to defend Trump after leaving office, alleging widespread fraud in the 2020 election. She joined the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Again Action and became a lobbyist for clients like private prisons operator Geo Group. Bondi’s work for the country of Qatar focused on anti-human trafficking efforts related to the 2022 World Cup.
Throughout her career, Bondi has been a controversial figure, known for her unflinching support of conservative causes and her close relationship with the Trump administration. Her nomination as U.S. attorney general is expected to be met with both praise and criticism from across the political spectrum.
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