The political scene lit up on Thursday night when President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General of Florida and a loyal supporter of Trump, to be the next Attorney General of the United States. This news comes after Rep. Matt Gaetz stepped back from his own nomination, leaving many in our conservative circle surprised.
In his official statement, President Trump praised Bondi’s strong record as a prosecutor and her groundbreaking role as Florida’s first female Attorney General. He said:
“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States. Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals and made the streets safe for Florida Families.
Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country. She did such an incredible job that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term — We saved many lives!
For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans — Not anymore. Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!”
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz also endorsed Bondi’s nomination wholeheartedly. He called her “a stellar selection” by President Trump.
He stated: “Pam Bondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General. Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida’s Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house. She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader, and a champion for all Americans. She will bring needed reforms to DOJ.”
A Controversial Past?
However, not everything about this nomination has been smooth sailing; controversy has bubbled up among some conservatives due to an old video from 2016 showing Bondi endorsing Jeb Bush over Donald Trump during those heated GOP primaries—a move that left some MAGA supporters feeling betrayed.
Social media erupted with criticism questioning whether her past support for Bush makes her suitable for such an important position under Trump’s leadership.
But don’t count out Donald Trump Jr.! He quickly jumped into action defending Bondi against these critics by reminding everyone how dedicated she has been since Trump’s rise:
“In all fairness,” he said, “I think my family and I may have been some of the only people who supported Donald Trump in the 2016 GOP primary. Once he broke through lies and stereotypes proving himself as a populist leader—that all changed! Pam Bondi was one of his earliest supporters!”
A Proven Ally in Tough Times
Bondi hasn’t just shown loyalty; she’s actively fought alongside President Trump throughout challenging times—like during his first impeachment trial back in 2020 when she took down Democrats’ arguments by exposing their ties with Biden-Burisma scandal.
Her dedication to Trump’s vision combined with her experience leading law enforcement efforts in Florida makes her stand out as someone ready to steer DOJ into new territory focused on safety rather than politics.
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