Legal AF by MeidasTouch 🚨Trump ANNOUNCES New AG Pick…with a BRIBERY TWIST?!
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Nov 25, 2024 Trump swiftly announces Pam Bondi as his new Attorney General pick, raising eyebrows with her history of lobbying for Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Allegations of bribery linked to a Trump University donation emerge, influencing Florida's investigation. Bondi's close ties to Trump and her role in his impeachment defense are spotlighted. Concerns about her ability to maintain DOJ independence are discussed, alongside predictions for partisan confirmation battles and Trump's private legal team taking charge within the DOJ.
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Payoff Coincided With Dropped Investigation
- Michael Popok highlights Pam Bondi's $25,000 donation from Donald Trump coinciding with Florida dropping an investigation into Trump University.
- He frames this as a key ethical red flag tying Bondi to Trump long before her AG nomination.
Connected To A Trump Shadow Network
- Popok maps Bondi's roles at Ballard Partners and the America First Policy Institute to Trump-aligned personnel like Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller.
- He argues these ties show a shadow network grooming allies for power within a Trump administration.
Led The ‘Lock Her Up’ Chant
- Michael Popok recalls Bondi leading the "Lock her up" chant at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
- He uses the moment to illustrate her political theater and alignment with Trump's rhetoric.