Posted on 11/23/2024 8:44:19 AM PST by bimboeruption
The political landscape erupted Thursday evening as President Donald Trump announced Pam Bondi, former Attorney General of Florida and a staunch Trump ally, as his nominee for the next Attorney General of the United States.
Bondi’s nomination follows Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal, a decision that shocked many in the conservative base.
In his official statement, President Trump lauded Bondi’s impressive record as a prosecutor and her leadership as Florida’s first female Attorney General:
“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.
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. 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!
For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans – Not anymore. 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!”
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who had initially been chosen for the AG role, publicly endorsed Bondi’s nomination, calling her a “stellar selection.”
In a statement, Gaetz said, “Pam Bondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General. 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.”
.@PamBondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General.
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… https://t.co/K86sK7WkPf
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 22, 2024
Despite Bondi’s proven loyalty to Trump, a resurfaced video from the 2016 GOP primaries has ignited controversy among the conservative base. The video shows Bondi endorsing Jeb Bush over Trump during the contentious Republican primary—a choice that many MAGA supporters view as a betrayal.
Social media exploded with backlash, with some questioning whether Bondi’s past allegiance to Bush makes her fit for the role of Attorney General in a Trump-led administration.
Donald Trump Jr. immediately came to Bondi’s defense, reminding critics of her steadfast loyalty to President Trump since his rise to power.
“In all fairness, I think my family and I may have been some of the only people who supported Donald Trump in the 2016 GOP primary. Once he broke through the lies and stereotypes and proved to be a populist leader, that all changed. Pam Bondi was one of his earliest supporters!”
In all fairness I think my family and I may have been some of the only people who supported @realDonaldTrump in the 2016 GOP primary. Once he broke through the lies and stereotypes and proved to be a populist leader that all changed. @PamBondi was one of his earliest supporters! https://t.co/Js8iZGQ8Yo
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 22, 2024
Bondi has been an unwavering Trump supporter for years. During Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2020, Bondi dismantled the Democrats’ case by exposing the Biden-Burisma scandal.
Her track record of fighting for Trump’s vision and values, coupled with her experience as Florida’s Attorney General, positions her as a formidable candidate to lead the Department of Justice into a new era. Elon: The Cheapest Way To Heat Your House This Winter
Made up controversy.
Eat my tagline.
Sorry, gotta give me something more than someone endorsed jeb 8 years ago before I’m going to get worked up.
Honestly way more worried about having Vivek and Oz anywhere near Trump than this woman
Trayvon Martin case was a political minefield, as Obama injected his opinions, and loony lefties were wearing hoodies in protest (including a not so close friend of mine). It would have taken someone of Trump-like backbone to swim against the tide...
People on FR demand living saints as nominees. Someone with absolutely no flaws whatsoever. Those kind of nominees are very hard to locate on this planet.
The Surgeon General is the least needed Cabinet secretary. What do they even do? Talk about a Cabinet position that could be eliminated. Unfortunately, that takes an act of Congress.
Bondi as Attorney General is much more important. For me, she is just too pretty and young, but does she have the chops to reform the DJJ? According to her profile, she just may have bulldog instincts. We'll see if she gets the through the Senate.
There are two troubling things about Bondi.
1. She was indirectly involved with the show trial of Travon Martin.
2. She took $25,000 of Trump’s money then dropped charges against Trump University.
That's rich.
So we should be thrilled he picked a total Faucite for SG because the post doesn't really matter much anyways?
Bondi was directly involved in appointing a special prosecutor along with Scott.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-role-did-pam-bondi-have-i-WDJBUfdERR2eiUA9GRZTJA
People change. Politicians change all the time.
Get over it.
I'm not sure that's insulting since Trump himself has never backed off the lies about the vaccines.
The usual suspects have their panties in a wad for no reason. Trump's first term was a learning experience, which was totally expected that he would make mistakes/ Sometimes the path to the goal cannot be accomplished in a straight line. His task is a daunting one, so daunting that it might fail again, but this time he is better prepared.
Pam had a chance to see Trump as the President and changed her mind about Trump as a result. She is not a Deep State supporter. Her nomination will be challenged fiercely by the Democrats, but the Republicans will be hesitant to act unkindly towards her.
Here is a very good interview with Russ Vought (pronounced as Vote) with Tucker Carlson:
Tucker Carlson and Russ Vought Break Down DOGE and All of Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far
I don't have a problem with Pam Bondi. She's not too young. She's 59. She was very popular in Florida. She's actually been a state attorney general before so she has experience, far more than Gaetz had.
She's not a Jeff Sessions. She's not an olive branch to the NeverTrump wing of the GOP as so many of his first administration picks were. She was Trump's personal attorney on many occasions.
What?
Bondi endorsing Jeb in 2016?
What a horror!
NO, some people here are Hollier then Thou! Trying to find the slightest problem with everybody!
Have you never sinned?
Frankly, those purists are make me sick!
Almost think that whoever is behind this, must be some Democratic agent provocateur, trying to mess us up!
I'm starting to get vibes of Bill Clinton.
He had, what, two or three AG picks shown the door before he finally settled on Janet Reno, arguably the worst Attorney General in this nation's history.
Starting to wonder who candidate #3 is going to be.
Right - supporting a Bush is a mistake many of us have in our past…
I just hope we don’t see a replay of Trump’s first term. Where he made 2 terrible choices. Sessions and Barr.
does she support red flag laws?
Anyone linked to them should be viewed with EXTREME suspicion. They are a treacherous gang.
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