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Trump AG Pick Accidentally Reveals a Dark, Ugly Truth About 2025 Plans
Jan 16, 2025
Mimi Rocah, a former prosecutor and legal commentator, discusses Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing as Trump's pick for attorney general. Rocah highlights how Bondi avoided clear answers on Trump's threats to enemies, revealing her potential unreliability in upholding the rule of law. The conversation delves into the implications of this evasiveness for 2025 and the future of justice. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining judicial integrity in the face of political pressure, emphasizing the need for accountability and ethical standards.
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- Pam Bondi's evasive responses at her confirmation hearing raise doubts about her independence and commitment to the rule of law.
- The dynamic of loyalty over qualifications in Bondi's candidacy signals potential threats to the integrity of the Department of Justice in 2025.
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Pam Bondi's Confirmation Hearing and Apolitical Professionalism
Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing for Attorney General showcased her attempts to present herself as a neutral and professional candidate. However, during the hearing, she was evasive about directly addressing Donald Trump's intentions to prosecute his political opponents, which raised concerns about her independence. Analysts noted that her reluctance to state outright that she would not follow such orders reveals a troubling dynamic; aligning too closely with Trump could jeopardize her position. This indicates that her loyalty to Trump may overshadow her qualifications and suggests that her ability to act independently as Attorney General is questionable.
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