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Trump's AG Nominee Pam Bondi Promises No 'Enemies List' at DOJ

Jan 15, 2025, 08:10 PM

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearings on January 15 and 16, 2025. During her testimony, Bondi sought to reassure skeptical Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Richard Durbin, and Sheldon Whitehouse, that she would not use the Justice Department to target Trump's political enemies, emphasizing that there would be 'one tier of justice for all' and no 'enemies list.' She pledged to end the 'weaponization' of the Justice Department, focusing on reducing crime and upholding the law. Bondi's confirmation hearings included discussions on her past actions, statements, and her commitment to maintaining the department's independence from political influence. She faced tough questioning from senators on both sides of the aisle, with Democrats pressing her on issues like election interference and her loyalty to Trump, while Republicans focused on her experience and her promise to restore the department's integrity.