This time, Donald Trump is determined to get exactly what he wants at the Justice Department: a compliant attorney general and total control.
On Wednesday, the Senate will consider the president-elect's request to install Pam Bondi — a MAGA enthusiast and election denier — to serve as attorney general. Bondi is wholly unqualified for the role.
Granted, she might appear qualified on paper. She spent nearly two decades as a state prosecutor and was elected twice as the attorney general in Florida. She became the first woman in the role. Even some Democrats, including former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, whom I respect, speak highly of her.
But serving as the nation's chief law enforcement officer requires independence and sound judgment and the ability to accept court rulings even when you disagree with them. On these counts, Bondi fails — miserably.
This is a preview of Anthony Coley's latest article. Read the full column here.
