Pam Bondi Faces Intense Scrutiny at AG Hearing

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, faced intense scrutiny during her Senate confirmation hearing, particularly over her ties to Trump and her stance on the 2020 election results. Democratic senators pressed her to confirm that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, which she acknowledged, although she underscored a peaceful transition of power and discussed Trump's 2024 election. Bondi addressed concerns about potential pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol breach, stating she would review cases individually if asked. Sen. Chuck Grassley emphasized the need for Bondi to prevent the DOJ from being politically weaponized, citing past investigations he described as partisan. Additionally, the hearing highlighted concerns over Kash Patel's potential nomination to lead the FBI, with Democrats expressing serious reservations about his views and intentions. Throughout the hearing, Bondi was challenged to demonstrate her independence from Trump's influence and maintain a non-partisan stance.