Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s Attorney General Pick and Her Controversial Past

Washington: So, Pam Bondi is in the spotlight as Trump’s choice for Attorney General. She’s been around Trump for a while, often defending him on TV. Recently, she faced some tough questions about whether she’d keep the Justice Department independent or if she’d go after Trump’s rivals.

Bondi, who used to be Florida’s attorney general, assured lawmakers that politics wouldn’t influence her decisions. But she didn’t completely rule out investigating Trump’s opponents. If she gets the job, she’ll be under a microscope, especially since she’s been a loyal supporter of Trump.

She’s had her share of controversies, too. Back in 2013, she asked Trump for a political donation while her office was considering a lawsuit against him. After he donated, her office dropped the case. Both denied any wrongdoing, and the ethics complaints were dismissed.

Before her political career, Bondi spent nearly two decades as a prosecutor. She’s known for tackling issues like the opioid crisis and has worked with big companies as a lobbyist. But some folks are worried about potential conflicts of interest, given her past lobbying for companies like Uber and Amazon.

Bondi also played a role in Trump’s first impeachment trial, helping to push back against the allegations. She’s been vocal about the 2020 election, claiming there was evidence of cheating, although she wouldn’t directly say Trump lost.

So, it’s clear Bondi has a complicated history, and if she steps into this new role, it’ll be interesting to see how it all unfolds.