Overview

• Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Bondi has a history of addressing antitrust issues in sports, including her role in a 2016 settlement with the NFL over ticket pricing practices.
• Her tenure is likely to prioritize drug enforcement, leveraging her record of combating opioid abuse and pill mills during her time in Florida.
• Bondi’s bipartisan reputation as a consensus builder contrasts with concerns over Trump's calls to investigate political opponents and reshape the DOJ.
• If confirmed, Bondi will oversee significant legal challenges, including antitrust cases in sports, NCAA regulations, and potential Title IX disputes.