Pam Bondi “Parrot of His Agenda” — Is It Fair?
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“Parrot of His Agenda” — Is It Fair?
Evidence Supporting That View:
1. Trump University Case & Campaign Donation
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In 2013, Bondi’s office dropped a Trump University fraud investigation after receiving a $25,000 campaign donation from the Trump Foundation.
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Though no formal wrongdoing was found, the optics led many to see it as a politically motivated decision to protect Trump.
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Critics point to this as an early example of Bondi aligning legal discretion with Trump’s interests.
2. Role in Trump’s Impeachment Defense
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In 2020, Bondi joined Trump’s legal defense team during his first impeachment trial, where she echoed Trump’s arguments and focused on attacking the Bidens, despite lack of direct relevance to the abuse-of-power charge.
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Legal analysts noted she spent more time repeating Fox News-style talking points than addressing the constitutional issues at hand.
3. Post-AG Political Work and Loyalty
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After leaving the Florida AG post, Bondi joined Trump’s America First Policy Institute and became a key legal surrogate during his re-election efforts and election-related lawsuits.
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She promoted the claim of a “stolen election,” though no evidence supported widespread fraud.
4. Current Role as U.S. Attorney General (2025)
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Bondi, confirmed as AG under Trump’s second term, has been widely criticized for:
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Shutting down investigations into Trump allies
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Delaying or redirecting cases against key donors
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Retaliating against perceived political enemies (journalists, whistleblowers, Democratic prosecutors)
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Several former DOJ officials described her department as a “legal shield for the president” rather than a guardian of independent justice.
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She has also promoted conspiracy theories — such as claiming possession of Epstein-related videos — without producing evidence.
What Could Be Seen as Independent?
1. Opioid Crisis Work (Earlier in Florida)
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Bondi was praised for pursuing aggressive action against Florida pill mills, long before Trump made opioids a political issue.
2. Human Trafficking Initiatives
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She launched programs to raise awareness and improve law enforcement coordination — some bipartisan support for these efforts existed.