During her Senate confirmation hearing, Pam Bondi,
the attorney general nominee of President-elect Donald Trump,
had a noteworthy moment when Louisiana GOP Sen.
John Kennedy inquired about the significance
of depoliticizing the Department of Justice and prominent individuals incarcerated.
Bondi emphasized the DOJ’s involvement in the convictions
of individuals like Michael Avenatti and Sam
Bankman-Fried by confirming that they are presently incarcerated
Politics has been “weaponized for years,”
she said, underscoring the necessity of eliminating
it from the Justice Department.
Republican lawmakers backed Bondi,
praising her background and dedication to justice reform.
