Gaetz withdraws from AG consideration; Trump nominates Florida's Pam Bondi

Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for Attorney General after Senate Republicans signaled they would not confirm him due to sex trafficking and drug use allegations. Hours later, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and longtime Trump loyalist. Bondi defended Trump during his first impeachment trial and led his post-2020 election fraud efforts. She previously declined to join a fraud lawsuit against Trump University after receiving a $25,000 donation.

"Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again." — Official announcement, November 21, 2024