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Ben Sheppard

Trump Taps Loyalist Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi, pictured in February 2024, helped defend Donald Trump against impeachment (Credit: AFP)

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the running.

Gaetz's retreat amid sexual misconduct allegations signaled limits to Trump's power, even as the president-elect prepares to retake the White House with his Republican Party also in control of both chambers of Congress.

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