With Matt Gaetz out, Trump has a new pick for Attorney General

Trump quickly moved to replace Gaetz with new nominee Pam Bondi. Here’s what to know.

Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw as Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General Thursday reset the clock in a high-stakes race over who will control the Justice Department during the second Trump administration. And, much like the post of Treasury Secretary, the jockeying quickly began, with Florida attorney general Pam Bondi quickly getting the nod.