Pam Bondi, nominee to be U.S. attorney general, testifies on Jan. 15, 2025. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM'Lack of Independence' or 'Tethered to the Law'? Witnesses Speak on Bondi
Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi’s independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground.
January 16, 2025 at 04:56 PM
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In the second day of Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing to be U.S. attorney general, some witnesses praised Bondi for her work ethic, while others called into question whether she could remain independent from the White House and corporate interests.
Overall, testimonies before the Senate Judiciary Committee were largely favorable for Bondi, with her former colleagues speaking to her work ethic and leadership style, calling it “hands-on." However, Democratic senators raised concerns about her refusal to acknowledge President-elect Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and White House influence on the Department of Justice. Bondi herself was not present on the second day of the hearing.
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