Donald Trump, winner of the United States presidential election, announced that he would offer the former attorney general of Florida to head the Ministry of Justice instead of Congressman Matt Gaetz, who recused himself.
“I am proud to announce that the former Attorney General of the great State of Florida Pamela Bondi will be our next attorney general,” – Trump said in a statement published on his social network Truth Social.
The head of the United States Department of Justice is also the country’s attorney general.
“Under Pam’s leadership, the Department of Justice will refocus on its mission: fighting crime and making America safe again. I have known Pam for years. “She is smart, tough and will do a great job as Attorney General.” – Trump wrote.
Trump previously nominated Gaetz for this position, but announced he was withdrawing his candidacy, saying his potential confirmation would be a distraction to the preparation of the new Trump administration. According to him, the new administration does not have time for long-term disagreements in Washington and the Justice Department must be fully prepared to work from the first day of the president’s term.
The Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives carried out an investigation against Goetz, alleging that the legislator paid for sex, RIA Novosti clarifies.
