Pam Bondi, Trump’s attorney general pick, faces tough Senate questioning over her past and potential role in the Justice Department.
Washington: Senators are gearing up for a two-day confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. This kicks off on Wednesday.
Bondi, who was Florida’s attorney general for eight years, made a name for herself tackling drug abuse and human trafficking. She was also the first woman to hold that position.
She’s been a loyal supporter of Trump, even joining his defense team during his first impeachment trial. However, she stirred controversy by claiming Trump won Pennsylvania after the 2020 election.
Trump chose her after his first pick, Matt Gaetz, stepped down due to serious allegations. Republicans seem to be on board with Bondi, showing no signs of opposition.
But Democrats are likely to challenge her on her lobbying work and her comments about the 2020 election. They want to know if she can be independent in her role.
Trump has made it clear he wants Bondi to refocus the DOJ on fighting crime. He’s also said he won’t pressure her to investigate anyone, leaving those decisions up to her.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com.
