• Pam Bondi: Reshaping the DOJ in Trump's Image | Controversy and Conflict in Her First 10 Days

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Pam Bondi: Reshaping the DOJ in Trump's Image | Controversy and Conflict in Her First 10 Days

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    Pam Bondi has been making waves since her swearing-in as Attorney General. On February 5, she issued a series of guidance documents refocusing the Department of Justice's priorities, aligning them with President Trump's executive orders. This includes shifting the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit and Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section towards combating cartels and transnational criminal organizations[2].

    In her first 10 days, Bondi has demonstrated her allegiance to Trump, issuing directives to aggressively enforce civil and criminal laws, including those related to immigration. She has also defended the administration's attempts to freeze federal funding and criticized sanctuary cities, arguing they do not prioritize public safety[4].

    Bondi has been active in the media, appearing on Fox News to discuss her immigration enforcement push. On February 12, she hosted her first press conference, announcing a lawsuit against the state of New York over a law allowing undocumented people to obtain driver's licenses. She was joined by Tammy Nobles, whose daughter was murdered by an undocumented gang member[4][5].

    Critics have expressed concerns about Bondi's loyalty to Trump and potential conflicts of interest. New financial disclosures revealed that Bondi represented Pfizer, which has been involved in several Department of Justice investigations, raising questions about her ability to impartially lead the DOJ[3].

    Bondi's actions have sparked controversy, with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin stating that her moves have realized fears about her loyalty to Trump. Her confrontational exchanges during her confirmation hearings have also been noted, including her refusal to state the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment when asked by Sen. Alex Padilla[4].

    Major headlines include "AG Bondi Refocuses DOJ Priorities in New Guidance Documents" and "‘This is a new DOJ’: Attorney General Pam Bondi shows allegiance to Trump in first 10 days." These developments underscore Bondi's commitment to Trump's agenda and her potential impact on the Department of Justice.

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