New face, same goals?
Heads in Washington are still spinning after Donald Trump named Pam Bondi as his choice for attorney general, just hours following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from consideration.
Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and close ally of the president-elect, would most likely share his and Gaetz’s goal of shaking up the Justice Department.
But the switcheroo also raises questions about how willing Republicans might be to push back against the more divisive elements of the Trump agenda.
What to know: As Florida’s attorney general, Bondi participated in efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act and the legalization of marijuana, as well as a multi-state lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Matt Gaetz’s, Trump, Bondi, Brian Ballard —
Organizations:
Justice Department, Purdue Pharma, Republican, General Motors, Trump
Locations:
Washington, Florida