5 Things to Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General5 Things to Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at the Republican National Convention in Washington on Aug. 25, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

5 Things to Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General

Bondi, who was the first female attorney general in Florida, is expected to face a smoother confirmation process in the Senate than Matt Gaetz would have.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov. 21 that he had chosen Pam Bondi, a longtime supporter of his and Florida’s former attorney general, to lead the U.S. Justice Department during his second term.

News of her nomination came shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew his name from consideration amid allegations of sexual misconduct and concerns about garnering enough support among senators for his confirmation.

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