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Considering the seriousness of this issue, the Attorney General is open to talking to any organization about what our office is doing to combat this awful crime and educate them on what they can do to help,
Bondi's spokeswoman Kylie Mason told the Tampa Bay Times
It's like-minded folks sharing the same goals: Protecting children against drug overdoses and human trafficking."
Ahead of the fundraiser in 2014, Johnson saidPam Bondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General. Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida's Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house,
Gaetz wrotePam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting crime and making America safe again,
Trump wrote
Well, I mean, [Bondi is] better than Gaetz,
Kinzinger saidTrump has a right to pick who he wants generally, unless it's Matt Gaetz,
he addedShe is certainly qualified for the position on paper,
said David Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor in Florida who now works as a defense attorney with Jones Walker
She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader and a champion for all Americans. She will bring the needed reforms to DOJ,
he said
Our party’s theme tonight is America, the land of opportunity,
Bondi said at the RNC
I should not have requested the execution be moved. It had been [delayed] twice,
she said at the time, The Tampa Tribune reportedThere could be. That’s the problem,
replied Bondi, who later accepted a post with America First Policy, a Trump-aligned group
I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States,
Trump wrote on Truth SocialPam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families,
Trump wrote in his announcement
Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our Country,
he wrote
For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans — Not anymore,
Trump said in a post to Truth Social
While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,
Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement
I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!"
Trump, in a social media post, saidThere is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1,
he added
I look forward to continuing the fight to save our country. Just maybe from a different post."
In a social media post, pointed at the incoming vice president, Gaetz wroteThey're grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,
Leppard said Thursday of his clients