President-elect Donald Trump was praised Thursday evening after announcing that he had nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his U.S. Attorney General.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who was Trump’s pick for attorney general until he removed his name from consideration on Thursday afternoon, said that he was excited about her nomination.
“@PamBondi is a stellar selection by President Trump for Attorney General,” he said. “Pam and I worked closely together when she was Florida’s Attorney General and I chaired Criminal Justice in the state house.”
“She’s a proven litigator, an inspiring leader and a champion for all Americans,” he continued. “She will bring the needed reforms to DOJ.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said: “@PamBondi excelled as Attorney General of Florida and has dedicated her career to enforcing the law. She will work with…
