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Pam Bondi Vows to End DOJ Weaponization in AG Confirmation Hearing

Jan 15, 2025, 03:21 PM

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in her confirmation hearing, which began at 9:30 a.m. ET. Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General who represented Trump during his first impeachment, pledged to end the "partisan weaponization" of the Department of Justice and to restore integrity and confidence in the agency. In her opening statement, Bondi said, "If confirmed as the next Attorney General of the United States, my overriding objective will be to return the Department of Justice to its core mission of keeping Americans safe and vigorously prosecuting criminals." She vowed that under her leadership, "The partisanship, the weaponization will be gone. America will have one tier of justice for all." Bondi added, "I will do everything in my power, and it will be my great responsibility, to make America safe again." She addressed concerns about an "enemies list" within the Department of Justice, stating, "There will never be an enemies list within the Department of Justice." Bondi expressed support for Kash Patel, Trump's nominee for FBI Director, saying, "I believe Kash is the right person for this job." Senators questioned her about her loyalty to Trump and her previous role in representing him during his impeachment. Bondi emphasized her commitment to restoring the DOJ's focus on prosecuting criminals, targeting cartels, and securing the border.