Tengrinews.kz - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as a new candidate for the position of attorney general, according to Fox News.
Previously, Bondi served as the attorney general of Florida.
Matt Gaetz, whom Trump had initially proposed for the role, withdrew his candidacy due to allegations involving payments to underage girls for sex.
"Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families," Trump said in his statement.
Trump noted that he had previously asked Bondi to join the commission on Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission.
"Then, 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," he emphasized.
Trump also noted that the partisan Department of Justice has long been weaponized against him and other Republicans, but that this would "no longer happen."
"Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!" he continued.
Following Trump's announcement, Gaetz posted a message on the platform X, calling Bondi "a stellar selection" for Trump.
"Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida’s Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house. She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader and a champion for all Americans. She will bring the needed reforms to DOJ," Gaetz wrote.
To recall, the U.S. presidential election took place on November 5, with Republican Donald Trump emerging victorious.
