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Summary
Pam Bondi has been confirmed as attorney general, with strong Republican support and Democratic opposition.
Following the confirmation of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2025, Pam Bondi has been sworn in as attorney general to lead the Justice Department. The 54-46 vote fell largely along party lines, with Senator John Fetterman as the only Democrat to back her nomination.
Pam, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, is expected to implement major changes in a Justice Department that has been at odds with Trump over investigations leading to his indictments. She will also oversee the FBI, which faces scrutiny over handling cases involving the former president.
Republicans praised Pam’s appointment, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune stating she would “refocus the department on prosecuting crime and protecting Americans.” However, critics raised concerns over her deep ties to Trump and whether she would use the office to target his political opponents.
During her confirmation hearing, Pam defended Trump, claiming the Justice Department had been “weaponised” against him since 2016. While she pledged not to politicise the office, she declined to rule out investigations into Trump’s opponents, fueling concerns about the department’s independence.
