Pam Bondi faced tough questions from Senators Schiff and Padilla but refused to back down during her confirmation hearing.

Padilla kicked things off, bringing up Bondi’s visit to Pennsylvania after the election. He wanted to know if she had any proof of election fraud. Bondi tried to explain but was interrupted multiple times. She finally shot back, saying, “I’m not going to be bullied by you, Senator Padilla.”
The tension didn’t stop there. Padilla pressed her on the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. Bondi didn’t hold back, telling him she was there to answer questions, not do his homework.
Later, Schiff took his turn, questioning Bondi’s independence. He asked if she would reject a request to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith. Bondi said she hadn’t seen the file and couldn’t commit to anything without more information.
Schiff kept pushing, asking if she could tell Trump he lost the election. Bondi dismissed it as a “gotcha” question. She emphasized she wouldn’t play politics, unlike Schiff, who had leaked information during his time in the House.
As the hearing went on, Bondi reassured everyone that there wouldn’t be an enemies list in the Justice Department. She also joked about taking time off Schiff’s questioning after a lengthy exchange with another senator.
Overall, Bondi stood her ground, making it clear she wouldn’t be intimidated during the process. It was a dramatic day in the Senate, showcasing the intense scrutiny nominees face.