Trump announces Pam Bondi as new AG pick

The president-elect's selection comes the same day Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination.

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[Woodchuck]

I think this was the plan all along. How can they object to her after Gaetz.

[vietnameeseguy]

Lmao Trump moved so fast to Pam, the media can’t keep up with Gaetz🤣

[SGslaya]

That was a test of loyalty from Trump to the Senate. So now he's flushed them out.

[indypendent]

Excellent choice!! Pam did an outstanding job in Florida.

[CertifiedForkLiftOperator]

But but cnn told me trump hates women 😭😭 this is the 5th woman to be added to a position.

[bobobrazil]

Pam bondi is a stronger contender she has more experience "witch" makes her more of a threat.

[John-vekd]

Prediction, Matt is going to work directly under Pam. Trump is getting 2 of his best no matter what😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉😮

[jeffbauer]

Excellent. Pam Bondi will be great as AG !

[stevenschwartz-vflg]

A much better choice. She was a great Florida Attorney General.

[Izofbluintx]

Funny how these women come out of the woodwork when a man is running for office

[dasanyonepayattention]

Why does trump keep appointing so many women, i thought he hated women 😅😅

[MrKneri]

The douche guy kept saying political enemies, he didn't do that the first time and they in fact went after him. These people really believe their own bs still

[arcanis]

Bad choice she was a lobbyist and those people are why there's so much waste and corruption in government. Lobbying should be outlawed and Congress people and their families shouldnt be able to invest in the the market or at least not on anything their policies can effect. They are insider trading and not getting in trouble for it and it's ridiculous

[lonewolfrcs]

and lets see how long it takes before y'all start the smear against her

[jozette-pierce]

She couldn't be worse than Merrick Garland.

[allowedtotalk]

Let's see what Sunny and the bunch come up with about Pam. If they can't find anything, they will probably make something up.

[zovaynezovanyari]

Nobody not named Clinton or Biden can survive press like that. Pam Bondi is an excellent choice, though.

[arnonroyna]

"Sonny, you have a legal note."

[victormark]

Very good choice, Pam Bondi caries a lot of experience and very loyal to rep. Party. I am sure senators will accept her.

[nikoladjordjic]

Man, just got worse for the dems. I thought president Trump would pick Josh Hawley, but Pam will do as well.