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Pam Bondi

Pamela Jo Bondi is an American attorney and Republican politician from Florida.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Pam Bondi is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as Florida attorney general and later as U.S. attorney general. She was a prominent conservative legal figure and a close ally of Donald Trump.

What it is

Pam Bondi is a lawyer and Republican officeholder from Florida. She was the first woman to serve as Florida attorney general (2011–2019) and later became the 87th U.S. attorney general (2025–2026).

Key details

Born in Tampa in 1965, Bondi worked as a prosecutor for over 18 years. She was elected Florida attorney general in 2010, served two terms, and later joined the Trump White House as a special adviser. She was confirmed as U.S. attorney general in February 2025.

Why it matters

Bondi’s role as U.S. attorney general placed her at the centre of federal law enforcement and high-profile political disputes. For Canadian readers, her tenure affected cross-border legal and diplomatic matters, particularly during a period of strained Canada–U.S. relations.

In short

  • First female attorney general of Florida (2011–2019).
  • Served as U.S. attorney general from 2025 to 2026.
  • Former prosecutor and White House adviser under Donald Trump.
  • Frequent Fox News commentator and conservative legal advocate.
Canadian angle

Bondi is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through her role in U.S. federal law enforcement and her involvement in high-profile American political and legal disputes that can affect Canada–U.S. relations.

Quick questions

Who is Pam Bondi?
Pam Bondi is an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as Florida attorney general and later as U.S. attorney general.
What happened to Pam Bondi?
Bondi served as U.S. attorney general from 2025 to 2026; Britannica reports that she was fired by President Trump in April 2026.
Pam Bondi Fox News
Bondi has been described as a frequent guest on Fox News and as a conservative media figure associated with the network.

Sources

  1. United States Department of Justice — https://www.justice.gov/ag/bio/attorney-general-pamela-bondi
    Supports: Birth date/place, education, Florida attorney general service, and U.S. attorney general appointment.
  2. United States Department of Justice — https://www.justice.gov/ag/staff-profile/meet-attorney-general
    Supports: Swearing-in date, Florida upbringing, and career background as a prosecutor.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pam-Bondi
    Supports: Overview of her service as U.S. attorney general and report that she was fired in April 2026.
  4. Archives of Women's Political Communication — https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/pam-bondi
    Supports: Florida attorney general dates, education, prosecutor background, and nomination history.
  5. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/politics/pam-bondi-fast-facts
    Supports: Basic biographical facts and marriage history referenced in the FAQ.
  6. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c079y0r1j8po
    Supports: Her role as Trump’s attorney-general pick and her Fox News/conservative profile.
  7. OpenSecrets News — https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2024/12/trump-administration-profile-pam-bondi/
    Supports: Her role as a corporate lobbyist and Trump ally.
  8. NPR — https://www.npr.org/2025/02/04/nx-s1-5287011/pam-bondi-attorney-general-confirmation
    Supports: Senate confirmation vote and context for her U.S. attorney general role.