US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as the next US Attorney General. This announcement comes after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Bondi, a strong Trump ally, is set to lead the Justice Department with a $45 billion budget and over 115,000 employees.

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• Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, nominated as the next US Attorney General by Trump.
• The nomination follows Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
• Bondi served as Florida’s Attorney General (2011-2019), becoming the first woman in the role.
• She led litigation against opioid manufacturers and challenged Obamacare in 2012.
• Bondi faced criticism for defending Florida’s ban on gay marriage, especially after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
• She previously represented Qatar as a lobbyist under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
• Bondi has been a vocal Trump supporter, playing a key role in his first impeachment defense.
• She currently leads the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute, advocating Trump’s policies.
• Bondi’s appointment would place her at the helm of the Justice Department, managing a massive federal workforce.