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Trump's AG Nominee Pam Bondi Assures No 'Enemies List' in DOJ, Defends Kash Patel's FBI Nomination Amid Sen. Whitehouse's Query

Jan 15, 2025, 03:40 PM

Pam Bondi, nominated by President Trump for Attorney General, has assured the Senate that there will never be an 'enemies list' within the Department of Justice. This statement came during her Senate confirmation hearing where she was questioned by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI Director, who has been accused of maintaining such a list. Bondi defended Patel, highlighting his experience, including 60 jury trials as a public defender and prosecutor, and his work in the intelligence department, asserting that he is the right person for the FBI Director position. Additionally, Bondi responded to a question from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about which Department of Justice prosecutors would be prosecuted under her leadership, stating that 'no one is above the law.'