Pam Bondi Defends Trump at Confirmation Hearing

During her confirmation hearing for Attorney General, Pam Bondi declined to directly state that Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election, despite being pressed by Senator Dick Durbin. While she acknowledged that Joe Biden is presently the President and that there was a peaceful transition, she did not affirm Trump's defeat and suggested that she witnessed irregularities during her advocacy for Trump's campaign in Pennsylvania. Durbin criticized her evasive responses, emphasizing that the question warranted a straightforward answer. Bondi also indicated a willingness to consider pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 riot, stating she would assess cases on an individual basis. Her testimony reflects the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2020 election results and highlights concerns regarding her independence from Trump. The hearing has drawn attention to the implications of her potential leadership role in the Justice Department.