Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General

Bondi encountered opposition from Democrats concerned about her ability to remain independent from Trump.

President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pamela Bondi, testifies before the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 15, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Senate voted on Feb. 4 to confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Republicans in confirming Bondi.