In selecting Bondi, Trump again chose a staunch loyalist who is seen as an overtly political operator. She defended Trump during his first impeachment in 2019 and appeared with him on the trail in the final days of the 2024 campaign.
Donald Trump phoned Matt Gaetz, his previous pick for Attorney General, on Thursday morning to tell him he wouldn’t get confirmed.
“You don’t have the votes,” Trump reportedly said. “These senators aren’t moving.”