Pam Bondi Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Ties to Trump Media in AG Confirmation Process
Trump's attorney general nominee disclosed earning millions from Trump Media and pledged to divest her holdings if confirmed.
- Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, disclosed earning at least $3 million from the merger that formed Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.
- Bondi, who served as a consultant for the merger, pledged to divest her shares in Trump Media within 90 days of her confirmation and avoid involvement in related matters while in office.
- Her financial disclosures also revealed additional income from lobbying and consulting work, including $1.1 million from Ballard Partners and $520,000 from the America First Policy Institute.
- During her Senate confirmation hearing, Bondi emphasized her commitment to maintaining the Justice Department's independence and enforcing the law impartially.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Bondi's confirmation next week, with some Democrats raising concerns about her financial ties and potential conflicts of interest.