Trump Names Pam Bondi as New Attorney General Pick After Gaetz Withdraws
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been selected as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, following the withdrawal of his previous choice, former Representative Matt Gaetz. The announcement came Thursday evening through Trump's Truth Social platform, marking a swift transition in leadership candidates for the Department of Justice. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore," Trump declared in his announcement. He expressed confidence in Bondi's capabilities, describing her as "smart and tough" and an "AMERICA FIRST Fighter" who would "do a terrific job as Attorney General." The nomination change occurred after Gaetz, selected just last week, withdrew from consideration. Sources close to the situation revealed that Trump personally called Gaetz on Thursday to inform him that he lacked sufficient Senate support for confirmation. Gaetz's nomination […]