Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pam Bondi

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Pam Bondi

How Pam Bondi built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Pamela Jo Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician. A Republican, she served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, becoming the first woman elected to that position. Since 2025, she has served as the 87th United States Attorney General.

June 24, 1991: Admission to the Florida Bar

Pam Bondi was admitted to the Florida Bar on June 24, 1991, marking a significant step in her legal career.

March 14, 2016: Endorsement of Donald Trump

On March 14, 2016, Pam Bondi endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 Florida Republican presidential primary, citing their long-standing friendship.

August 2018: Co-hosting The Five on Fox News

In August 2018, while serving as Florida attorney general, Pam Bondi co-hosted "The Five" on Fox News for three consecutive days and appeared on Sean Hannity's Fox News show. The Florida Commission on Ethics did not approve her appearance, and the Tampa Bay Times described it as "unprecedented."

November 21, 2024: Nomination for Attorney General Announced

On November 21, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.

January 15, 2025: U.S. Senate Committee Hearing

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to question why The GEO Group and Qatar lobbyist projects were not reported as potential conflicts of interest.

February 4, 2025: Confirmation as Attorney General

Pam Bondi was confirmed as the United States Attorney General in a 54-46 Senate vote on February 4, 2025.

February 5, 2025: Swearing-in Ceremony

On February 5, 2025, Pam Bondi was sworn into office as the 87th attorney general by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.