The 59-year-old has long been in Trump's orbit and her name had been floated during his first term as a potential candidate for the nation's highest law enforcement role. Trump an

Florida's former Attorney General and a steadfast Trump supporter, Pam Bondi is the new nominee for U.S. Attorney General. Here's what to know.

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.