Pam Bondi is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who has served as the 87th United States Attorney General since February 2025. She is a member of the Republican Party and was the first woman elected as Florida's Attorney General, serving as the 37th Attorney General of Florida from 2011 to 2019
. Born on November 17, 1965, in Tampa, Florida, Bondi is a fourth-generation Floridian. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. She spent over 18 years as a prosecutor handling cases from domestic violence to capital murder before entering elected office
. As Florida's Attorney General, Bondi was known for her tough stance on issues like shutting down pill mills during the opioid crisis, fighting synthetic drugs, combating human trafficking, and advocating for consumer protections. She also served on President Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission and was part of his legal defense team during his first impeachment trial in 2020
. After her tenure in Florida, Bondi became involved in lobbying and legal advocacy aligned with conservative causes and Trump-related efforts. She was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General in early 2025 after being nominated by then-president-elect Donald Trump
. In summary, Pam Bondi is a prominent Republican legal figure with a background as Florida's first female Attorney General and currently serves as the U.S. Attorney General, known for her prosecutorial career, conservative legal positions, and close ties to Donald Trump
