Pam Bondi’s Senate confirmation hearing highlighted key concerns about the future of American justice. During the hearing, Bondi stated that Americans have lost faith in the Department of Justice, a concern that shaped much of the day’s discussion.
“President Biden is the president of the United States. He was duly sworn in, and he is the president,” Bondi stated when asked about the 2020 election. She spoke about what she “saw firsthand” in Pennsylvania during post-election challenges but didn’t directly say Trump lost.
The hearing revealed real-world concerns about political influence on justice. “It would not be appropriate for a prosecutor to start with a name and look for a crime,” Bondi explained, addressing worries about targeting political opponents. This matters because it affects how justice is administered across the country.
Senator Dick Durbin wasn’t satisfied with Bondi’s long answer about the 2020 election. “I think that question deserved yes or no, and I think the length of your answer is an indication that you weren’t prepared to answer yes,” he said.
When discussing January 6 riot cases, Bondi took a clear stance: “Let me be very clear in speaking to you: I condemn any violence on a law enforcement officer in this country.” She promised to look at potential pardons “case by case.”
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Senator John Kennedy warned about a dangerous trend: “There are a lot of ambitious prosecutors in America, Democrat and Republican.” He gave a striking example of how this could play out, mentioning prosecutors might target Biden’s team over mental fitness questions.
The stakes are high for American justice. Bondi repeatedly promised, “There will never be an enemies list within the Department of Justice.” This comes after Kash Patel wrote a book called “Government Gangsters” that included an appendix of “Members of the Executive Branch Deep State.”
Some heated moments showed the deep divisions. When Senator Alex Padilla pressed for answers, Bondi pushed back: “I’m not going to be bullied by you.” Later, she declined his request about constitutional knowledge, saying “I didn’t take your homework assignment.”
If confirmed, Bondi would become the 87th Attorney General. Her confirmation looks likely with Republican Senate control, but her hearing raised important questions about keeping politics out of justice decisions. These decisions affect how federal cases are handled and justice is served.
As Senator Sheldon Whitehouse put it: “The concern is that weaponisation of the justice department may well occur under your tenure. We want to make sure that’s not the case, that you remain independent.
