Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General. This call for confirmation follows President Trump's nomination of Bondi for the position.
"President Trump made an excellent choice with Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General. As longtime AG of Florida, she has the proven record to bring back the trust we need in our Justice Department. She knows how to handle herself in the Swamp," stated Attorney General Murrill.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson expressed his support, saying, “I could not be more thrilled by President Donald Trump’s appointment of my dear friend Pam Bondi. Pam and I served together for eight years and there is no one I trust more in their ability to restore public confidence in the Department of Justice. Local, state, and federal police have no stronger ally than Pam Bondi.”
In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Minority Whip John Thune, the coalition emphasized Bondi's qualifications: “Many of us have worked with Attorney General Bondi, and we have witnessed firsthand her legal acumen, her passion for justice, and her steadfast commitment to the rule of law. And equally as important, we have found her to be fair-minded, impartial, and collegial. In short, she is a superb choice to serve our nation and the public interest.”
The coalition was co-led by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. They highlighted several achievements from Bondi's tenure as Florida Attorney General.
“During the worst days of the opioid crisis,” noted their letter, “she demonstrated extraordinary leadership... initiating litigation to hold bad actors accountable... She was also a fierce advocate against human trafficking.”
They further described her readiness for this role: “General Bondi is exceedingly well prepared to be the 87th United States Attorney General. She will bring to the office a unique combination of civil and criminal experience and a tenacious work ethic."
Attorneys general from 26 other states including Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana among others joined this endorsement.