Matt Gaetz's AG bid withdrawal 'an even greater defeat for Donald Trump'
NBCNOV 2024
Trump Chooses Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdrawal
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The Spin
Republican narrative
Pres.-elect Donald Trump has made an excellent choice in selecting Pam Bondi for US attorney general. She has proven herself as an outstanding legal talent, having served both as a prosecutor and as the Sunshine State's attorney general for eight years. She is a real leader who will advocate for all Americans and restore justice and security to the nation.
Democratic narrative
Like Matt Gaetz, Pam Bondi is a Trump loyalist who is prepared to protect him in every regard. Unlike Gaetz, however, she is competent — meaning she will actually be able to implement Trump's concerning agenda. Democrats may disagree with her ideologically, but she knows what she's doing. She understands law and justice. That's why she is a more dangerous and effective pick than Gaetz.