Donald Trump ally Pam Bondi confirmed as US Attorney General
Politics,Donald Trump,Trump Administration,Cabinet,Attorney General
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, was confirmed as the U.S. Attorney General, placing a staunch ally of President Donald Trump at the helm of the Justice Department (DOJ). After the 54-46 vote, including a "yay" vote from Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Bondi's appointment comes amidst a DOJ already troubled by the dismissals of career employees perceived as disloyal to Trump. Bondi will be responsible for overseeing...
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Trump Moves to Cut Beef Prices With Import Tariff Waiver
August 22nd, 2026
Headline Roundup
Missouri Court Strikes Down Effort to Bring GOP-Favoring Election Map to Voter Referendum
August 20th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When Establishment Democrats Dodge a BulletÂ
Dan Schnur
August 17th, 2026
News
Tracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
AllSides Staff
August 13th, 2026