Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Pam Bondi
Public opinion and media debates around Pam Bondi—discover key moments of controversy.
Pam Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician currently serving as the United States Attorney General since 2025. As a member of the Republican Party, she previously held the position of Florida Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, making her the first woman to be elected to that office. Her career has spanned law, politics, and lobbying, marking her presence in various influential roles.
2008: Defended Amendment 2
In 2008, Bondi defended Amendment 2, a ban on same-sex marriage in Florida, against legal challenges.
2010: Association with Scientology
Beginning in 2010, Pam Bondi's association with Scientology and the fundraisers organized by wealthy Scientologists for her political campaigns provoked controversy.
2011: Resignation of Attorneys Investigating Lender Processing Services
In 2011, Pam Bondi pressured two attorneys investigating Lender Processing Services to resign, later receiving campaign contributions from the company, raising concerns of a potential quid pro quo.
August 2013: Email about donation
In August 2013, an email from Pam Bondi's campaign finance director to Trump's assistant acknowledged the $25,000 donation was for a PAC, contradicting claims it was meant for a Kansas non-profit.
2013: Postponed Execution for Fundraiser
In 2013, Pam Bondi faced criticism after persuading Governor Rick Scott to postpone a scheduled execution to avoid conflicting with a fundraising event, for which she later apologized.
2013: Campaign Donation from Donald Trump
In 2013, Pam Bondi received a $25,000 campaign donation from Donald Trump's foundation after her office considered joining a lawsuit against Trump University, raising ethical questions.
June 2016: Criticism over LGBT support
In June 2016, Pam Bondi faced criticism from CNN's Anderson Cooper, who questioned the sincerity of her support for the LGBT community following the Orlando nightclub shooting, given her past defense of the same-sex marriage ban.
June 2016: Ethics commission investigation
In June 2016, Pam Bondi faced renewed criticism over the donation from Donald Trump, and a spokesperson for Governor Rick Scott stated that the state's ethics commission was looking into the matter.
September 2016: IRS Determination of Illegal Contribution
In September 2016, the IRS determined that Trump's donation to Pam Bondi's PAC was an illegal political contribution from a nonprofit organization, leading to fines for Trump.
2016: Speech at Republican National Convention
In 2016, Pam Bondi delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention, leading "lock her up" chants directed at Hillary Clinton.
2018: Meetings with Lev Parnas
In 2018, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, had meetings with Bondi while she was the Florida attorney general.
2018: Lawsuit Against the ACA
In 2018, Pam Bondi joined 19 other Republican-led states in a lawsuit aimed at overturning the Affordable Care Act's protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
November 2019: Trump ordered to close foundation
In November 2019, Trump was ordered by a New York court to close down his foundation and pay damages for misusing it, including the illegal donation made to Pam Bondi.
2019: Meetings with Lev Parnas
In 2019, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, had meetings with Bondi after she left office.
November 5, 2020: Fox News Appearance on voter fraud claims
On November 5, 2020, Pam Bondi appeared on Fox News where she was challenged to provide evidence for her claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, but refused to do so.
2020: Supported Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
In 2020, Bondi spoke in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention and became a vocal supporter of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, alleging voter fraud.
2020: Defense Lawyer for Trump's Impeachment
In 2020, Bondi was part of President Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial and became a vocal supporter of his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, claiming voter fraud.
2024: Leading the legal arm of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute
By 2024, Bondi led the legal arm of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, working on voting lawsuits in battleground states related to the 2024 presidential election.
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 Pam Bondi on why she failed to report The GEO Group and Qatar projects as potential conflicts of interest.
