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Summary
Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, Florida’s former attorney general (2011–2019) and longtime ally, as his pick for U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.
Bondi, known for her work combating drug trafficking and her role in Trump’s impeachment defense, will face Senate confirmation.
Her nomination has drawn praise from Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, and is seen as less controversial than Gaetz, who withdrew amid past allegations.
Bondi’s past ties to Trump, including a donation linked to Trump University investigations, have sparked scrutiny but have been denied as improper.
Oh, and he apparently broke some laws in order to bribe her through her reelection campaign in 2013 for helping him get out of his Trump University scandal:
New Records Shed Light on Donald Trump’s $25,000 Gift to Florida Official | New York Times | Sept. 14, 2016