President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Pam Bondi for U.S. attorney general, seeking to reaffirm a loyal ally to reshape the Justice Department's priorities.
Bondi previously coordinated Trump's legal strategies during his impeachment and currently leads a think tank aligned with his administration, reflecting close ties to Trump's political agenda.
Mr. Trump highlighted Bondi's commitment to fighting crime and making America safe again, emphasizing her toughness and loyalty as key attributes for the role.
The nomination follows Trump's initial choice, Matt Gaetz, who faced severe scrutiny, illustrating the administration's struggle to find compliant and uncontroversial candidates for the DOJ.
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