Pam Bondi has been confirmed as the U.S. Attorney General by the Senate with a narrow 54-46 vote on February 3, 2025.

Her nomination came after former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew due to serious allegations, making Bondi Trump's second choice for the position.

Bondi, who served as Florida's first female attorney general from 2011 to 2019, is known for her legal battles for conservative causes.

Throughout her career, she has gained notoriety for her effective litigation and media presence, though her tenure has also seen increasing partisanship.

In her new role, Bondi emphasized that prosecutors could be dismissed if they do not support the administration's legal positions, reinforcing her commitment to uphold presidential policies.

As Attorney General, she has pledged to enforce laws related to border security, including addressing fentanyl trafficking and gang violence.

Bondi also committed to combating human trafficking and reviewing possible pardons for January 6 riot defendants on a case-by-case basis.

She announced the formation of a 'weaponization working group' to investigate the actions of Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot.

However, this task force lacks prosecutorial powers and cannot compel cooperation from subjects of inquiry, limiting its effectiveness.

Notably, the group's memo excludes investigations into Democrats, raising questions about its impartiality.

During her confirmation hearing, Bondi acknowledged Trump lost the 2020 election but inaccurately claimed there was a peaceful transition of power.

Bondi, a longtime ally of Trump, has promised not to politicize the Justice Department, despite concerns about the potential for mass firings of FBI employees involved in January 6 cases.