Pam Bondi's Senate Hearing Highlights Justice Concerns

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Senate scrutiny as Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General amid concerns over DOJ independence.

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Bondi acknowledged Biden as president but avoided directly stating Trump's 2020 election loss, citing her firsthand observations in Pennsylvania

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"There will never be an enemies list within the Department of Justice," Bondi stated, while addressing questions about Kash Patel's book listing "Members of the Executive Branch Deep State.

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Democratic senators pressed Bondi on potential political prosecutions, while she assured she would not target people based on political affiliation.

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Senator John Kennedy warned about politically motivated prosecutions, including potential targeting of Biden's inner circle

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The hearing turned heated when Bondi told Senator Padilla "I'm not going to be bullied by you" during questions about election fraud evidence

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Bondi condemned January 6 violence against law enforcement and promised case-by-case review of riot-related pardons

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With Republican Senate majority, Bondi's confirmation hearing for 87th Attorney General raises questions about DOJ's future independence.

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