Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, had a notable moment during her Senate confirmation hearing when Louisiana GOP Sen.
John Kennedy asked about high-profile figures in prison and the importance of depoliticizing the Department of Justice. Bondi confirmed that figures like Michael Avenatti and Sam Bankman-Fried are currently in jail, highlighting the role of the DOJ in their convictions.
She emphasized the need to remove politics from the Justice Department, stating that it has been “weaponized for years.”
Bondi received support from Republican lawmakers, who praised her experience and commitment to justice reform.
