{"id":2372124,"date":"2024-11-22T11:24:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-new-attorney-general-nominee-pam-bondi-immediately-picks-up-widespread-support\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T11:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:26:20","slug":"trumps-new-attorney-general-nominee-pam-bondi-immediately-picks-up-widespread-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-new-attorney-general-nominee-pam-bondi-immediately-picks-up-widespread-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s New Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Immediately Picks Up Widespread Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrumps-new-attorney-general-nominee-pam-bondi-immediately-picks-up-widespread-support%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2372124&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In an unexpected turn \u2064of events, President-elect\u200b Donald Trump nominated Pam Bondi, former Attorney General of Florida, to be the next U.S. Attorney\u2063 General, following the withdrawal of \u2062Matt Gaetz from consideration. Trump&#8217;s announcement was met with widespread approval\u200c among Republicans, including former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who congratulated\u2063 Bondi on her nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Bondi \u2063brings nearly 20 \u200dyears \u200bof experience as a prosecutor and has previously\u200d focused on issues such as drug trafficking and opioid crisis \u200dmanagement during her tenure\u200b as Attorney General. Trump highlighted her tough stance on crime and her contributions \u2064to the Opioid and Drug Abuse \u200cCommission, describing her as a smart and capable candidate who will <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">prioritize public safety<\/a> \u200dand fight against perceived partisanship within the\u200d Department of\u2064 Justice\u200d (DOJ).<\/p>\n<p>Republican\u2062 senators expressed confidence in Bondi&#8217;s abilities\u2062 and anticipated a smooth confirmation process, noting the Republican majority in the Senate set to take effect in January. Some senators also called for investigations into perceived abuses within the DOJ and FBI during her administration.\u200b Bondi&#8217;s nomination signals a strategic move by Trump \u2062to strengthen his administration&#8217;s enforcement agenda and restore\u2063 faith in the DOJ following what \u200bhe \u200dclaims has been its politicization.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>With the storm of Matt Gaetz left quickly behind, Republicans said there is smooth sailing ahead for former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi&rsquo;s selection as America&rsquo;s next Attorney General.<\/p>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump had nominated Gaetz to the consternation of senators of both parties. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-will-not-trumps-next-attorney-general-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaetz<\/a> withdrew from consideration Thursday. Hours later, Trump announced he would nominate Bondi.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; Trump posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113523536267976149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The nomination pleased former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congratulations to Pam Bondi!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeb Bush (@JebBush) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JebBush\/status\/1859767091538297262?\">November 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-taps-wwe-co-founder-cabinet-spot-send-education-back-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> noted that Bondi has the experience the office needs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youre-full-of-sh-6-times-joe-biden-lost-his-temper-before-becoming-president\/\" title=\"\u2018You\u2019re full of sh**!\u2019: 6 Times Joe Biden Lost His Temper Before Becoming President\">streets safe<\/a> for Florida Families. Then, as Florida&rsquo;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,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during my first Term &mdash; We saved many lives!&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congratulations to my friend <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PamBondi?\">@PamBondi<\/a>, the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ag-barr-authorizes-federal-prosecutors-to-pursue-substantial-allegations-of-voting-irregularities-before-2020-election-is-certified\/\" title=\"BREAKING: AG Barr Authorizes Federal Prosecutors to Pursue &quot;Substantial Allegations&quot; of Voting Irregularities Before 2020 Election is Certified\">attorney general<\/a> of the United States<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to supporting her nomination in the Senate <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UjrV07IYxd\">https:\/\/t.co\/UjrV07IYxd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BasedMikeLee\/status\/1859755555121922409?\">November 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Trump wrote that Bondi&rsquo;s mission involves fighting against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-declares-total-definitive-victory-hush-money-case-moves-merchan-bragg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">political pollution<\/a> that has infested the Justice Department as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-ambush-style-attacks-on-police-up-91-percent-this-year\/\" title=\"Report: Ambush-style attacks on police up 91 percent this year\">fighting crime<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans &ndash; 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 &mdash; She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike some of the hemming and hawing over Gaetz, positive reactions to Bondi promptly flowed in.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She&rsquo;ll be an incredible Attorney General,&rdquo; Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Eric_Schmitt\/status\/1859744428703019070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LindseyGrahamSC\/status\/1859756215380869483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a> that Bondi will be easily confirmed. Republicans will have a majority in the Senate as of January.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Well done, Mr. President. Picking Pam Bondi for Attorney General is a grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.<\/p>\n<p>She will be confirmed quickly because she deserves to be confirmed quickly. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gJ9pGUy6QW\">https:\/\/t.co\/gJ9pGUy6QW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LindseyGrahamSC\/status\/1859756215380869483?\">November 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Well done, Mr. President. Picking Pam Bondi for Attorney General is a grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick. She will be confirmed quickly because she deserves to be confirmed quickly,&rdquo; he posted.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HawleyMO\/status\/1859772103500722325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said Bondi needs to form a panel to &ldquo;investigate the abuses of DOJ &amp; FBI &ndash; the persecution of Trump &amp; conservatives, the spying on Christians, the targeting of prolifers. I will lead the charge in the Senate. 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President-elect Donald Trump had initially nominated Gaetz, which caused concern among senators from both parties. After Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday, Trump quickly announced Bondi&#8217;s nomination. &#8220;I am proud to announce former Attorney General of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next U.S. Attorney General,&#8221; Trump shared online. This decision was well-received by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who congratulated Bondi on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Trump emphasized that Bondi possesses the necessary experience for the role: &#8220;Pam served nearly 20 years as a prosecutor and was tough on violent criminals to ensure safety for Florida families. As Florida\u2019s first female Attorney General, she fought against drug trafficking and worked to reduce Fentanyl overdose deaths that have devastated many families across our nation.&#8221; He also noted her contributions to his Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first term.<\/p>\n<p>Bondi&#8217;s mission will focus on addressing political bias within the Justice Department and combating crime effectively: &#8220;For too long, the partisan DOJ has been weaponized against me and other Republicans \u2013 that ends now. Pam will redirect it towards its true purpose: fighting crime and making America safe again.&#8221; Unlike previous hesitations regarding Gaetz&#8217;s nomination, reactions to Bondi were overwhelmingly positive; Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt praised her potential effectiveness in office.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that she would be confirmed swiftly due to her qualifications while expressing strong support for Trump&#8217;s choice. 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