Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
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Matt Gaetz pick shows Trump values loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington
President-elect Trump names Matt Gaetz as attorney general, showcasing loyalty and retribution as priorities. Gaetz, a longtime Trump supporter, steps into a role marked by controversy, signaling changes in the Justice Department’s direction.