President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. Bondi, known for her tough-on-crime policies and extensive legal experience, is set to lead the Department of Justice under Trump’s administration.
In a statement shared on social media, Trump praised Bondi’s qualifications and commitment to public safety:
“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States. Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families.”
As Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country. She did such an incredible job that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term — We saved many lives!”
Trump emphasized that Bondi’s appointment marks a shift in the direction of the Department of Justice, which he claims has been misused for partisan purposes:
“For too long,