Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing raises concerns over her loyalty to Trump and handling of key issues
Tallahassee: So, Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney is making waves. She dodged questions about whether Trump lost the 2020 election, which has Democrats worried she might just go along with whatever he wants.
Senator Dick Durbin pointed out that it’s not about her skills but whether she can say “No” when needed. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio had a smoother time at his own hearing, even with a protester calling him “Little Marco.”
Bondi, who used to be Florida’s attorney general, got a lot of praise from Republicans. But Democrats are raising eyebrows over her past decisions, like not joining a lawsuit against Trump University and her ties to a consulting firm that worked with Qatar.
Republicans are backing her, saying she’s the right fit for the Justice Department. They believe she’s qualified and committed to the law. But Democrats are worried about her loyalty to Trump, especially since she was his advisor during his first impeachment.
When pressed about the election results, Bondi only acknowledged Biden as president but didn’t outright say Trump lost. She mentioned seeing “evidence of cheating” in Pennsylvania but didn’t provide any solid proof.
She also talked about the transition of power being peaceful, despite the chaos on January 6. When asked about pardoning rioters, she said she’d look at each case individually, but condemned violence against law enforcement.
Democrats are concerned she might misuse the Justice Department for Trump’s agenda. Bondi avoided answering questions about whether she’d investigate prosecutors involved in Trump’s cases, saying no one would be pre-judged.
Senator Blumenthal expressed his worries, saying a good attorney general should be able to stand up to the president. Bondi didn’t take that lightly, insisting she wouldn’t say things just to get confirmed.
Meanwhile, Rubio defended Trump’s foreign policy and warned about potential threats from China. He emphasized that U.S. interests should come first, but also mentioned the need for peace in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
This story is still unfolding, so stay tuned for more updates!
