President Donald Trump has nominated the former Florida attorney general to serve as the next U.S. attorney general.

Florida Senator Rick Scott delivered a heartfelt introduction of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi during her U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for the position of U.S. Attorney General. Praising her qualifications,

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Bondi was asked by Louisiana GOP Sen. John Kennedy about notable figures in prison and the importance of removing “politicization” from the Department of justice.

(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pam Bondi, right, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, listens to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, at the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in ...

Trump said Bondi would “refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again” in her role as attorney general.

Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi will be facing confirmation hearings Wednesday for her nomination as Donald Trump's AG.

Lawmakers raised concerns about the Florida attorney general’s previous work for the president-elect and support for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election — as well as lobbying services she provided for the government of Qatar.

As Florida attorney general last decade, Pam Bondi played a central role restricting voting rights for felons and served on a state board that sparingly granted inmates second chances.

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is testifying to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Wednesday.

(AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Pam Bondi, right, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, listens to Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, at the Senate Judiciary ...

As White House staff secretary, he plays a key role in overseeing the flow of information and business to and from the president.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 14, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a confirmation ...