Pam Bondi: A Trump loyalist
Pam Bondi is a Republican politician who served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. She is a close ally of former President Donald Trump and was a member of his impeachment defense team.
Bondi was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1965. She earned a bachelor's degree from Stetson University and a law degree from the University of Florida. After graduating from law school, Bondi worked as a prosecutor in the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office.
In 2002, Bondi was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. She served in the House for eight years, during which time she was a vocal supporter of conservative causes. In 2010, Bondi was elected Attorney General of Florida.
As Attorney General, Bondi was a strong supporter of law enforcement and a vocal critic of illegal immigration. She also made headlines for her handling of the Trayvon Martin case, in which an unarmed black teenager was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer.
In 2016, Bondi was one of the first Republicans to endorse Donald Trump for president. She was a member of Trump's impeachment defense team and has continued to be a vocal supporter of the former president.
In 2020, Bondi joined the America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank founded by former Trump administration officials. She is also a regular contributor to Fox News.
Bondi is a controversial figure in Florida politics. She has been praised by conservatives for her strong support of law enforcement and her opposition to illegal immigration. However, she has also been criticized by liberals for her handling of the Trayvon Martin case and her close ties to Trump.
Despite the controversy, Bondi remains a popular figure among Republican voters in Florida. She is a frequent speaker at conservative events and is considered a possible future candidate for governor.