History of Pam Bondi in Timeline

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.

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November 17, 1965: Pam Bondi Born

Pamela Jo Bondi was born on November 17, 1965. She later became an attorney, lobbyist, and politician.

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1990: Marriage to Garret Barnes

In 1990, Pam Bondi married Garret Barnes.

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.

1996: Marriage to Scott Fitzgerald

In 1996, Pam Bondi married Scott Fitzgerald.

2002: Divorce from Scott Fitzgerald

In 2002, Pam Bondi divorced Scott Fitzgerald.

2012: Engagement to Greg Henderson

In 2012, Pam Bondi was engaged to Greg Henderson.

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.

June 2016: Ethics Commission Inquiry and Renewed Criticism

In June 2016, Pam Bondi faced renewed criticism over a donation from Donald Trump. A spokesperson for Governor Rick Scott announced that the state's ethics commission was looking into the matter. Bondi's spokesman also said that Bondi had solicited the donation directly from Trump several weeks before her office announced it was considering joining the lawsuit.

2017: Relationship with John Wakefield

Since 2017, Pam Bondi has been in a relationship with John Wakefield.

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 5, 2020: Appearance on Fox News

On November 5, 2020, during an appearance on Fox News, Steve Doocy challenged Pam Bondi to provide evidence for her claims of voter fraud. Bondi refused to do so and claimed that Donald Trump had won Pennsylvania, despite the vote count still underway.

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.

March 2025: Controversy over Deportation of Alleged Gang Members

In March 2025, Chief Judge James Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting alleged members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Despite the order, the Trump administration completed the deportations, with Pam Bondi and other Justice Department officials arguing that an oral directive is not enforceable.